Shire & Wold is a boutique recruitment agency specialising in private households, family offices, and luxury hospitality, where discretion, trust, and long-term alignment matter above all else. We place Chief of Staff, Private PAs, Lifestyle Assistants, House and Estate Managers, Butlers, Private Chefs, Housekeepers, Nannies, Chauffeurs, and Yacht and Aviation crew across London, the Cotswolds, and internationally, including Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. From a single placement to a full household team, every search is handled with the same care, confidentiality, and attention to detail. We do not send volume. We find the right person.
We also partner with luxury hospitality groups and luxury brands, supporting them to build exceptional teams from the top down. From CEO and operational leadership to full front and back of house teams, every search is approached with the same discretion and precision we bring to every placement.
Seamless household operations, built around discretion and trust.
High-level support across personal, professional and lifestyle needs.
Recruitment that reflects brand standards and guest experience.
People who represent your brand as much as your product.
With a strong foundation across London, the Cotswolds and the Home Counties, we support clients both nationally and internationally. From private residences and country estates to yachts and global portfolios, we place exceptional staff wherever our clients need them.
We do not operate a volume-based, transactional model. Our approach is relationship-led, highly targeted and designed to deliver long-term success.
From defining the brief through to placement and beyond, we guide our clients through a structured and discreet hiring process, ensuring alignment not only on experience and skills, but on values, expectations and lifestyle fit.
I had an excellent experience working with Annalisa at Shire and Wold domestic staffing. She has a real ability to understand people beyond the CV and quickly identify their strengths and the right environment for them to thrive in. The process was seamless, efficient and felt very well considered throughout. Thanks to her expertise and guidance, I’ve stepped into a role that feels like a genuinely great fit. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a thoughtful, intuitive and highly effective recruitment consultant.
What a great experience working with Annalisa on a new role so warm but also professional
Spoked today with Annalisa, who is a very kind and very helpful lady. Thank you for your time and your help to go through the process.
Annalisa is both professional and very informative was able to answer all my questions and really got me excited in the position Look forward to working with her in the future Neil
I had an excellent experience working with this recruitment agency, particularly with Annalisa. She demonstrated a deep understanding of the private household and UHNW environment, taking the time to match me with opportunities that genuinely aligned with my experience and expectations. Her communication was clear, timely, and highly professional throughout. Annalisa’s attention to detail and discretion really stood out, which is essential in private PA roles. I would highly recommend both her and the agency.
Annalisa was very friendly and helpful with understanding what I was looking for in my next role and providing a perfect job match.
A very positive and seamless registration with Annalisa. Responds quickly and efficiently. ☺️
I recently completed my registration with the agency and had such a great experience from start to finish. Everything was really well run, smooth and welcoming, which made the whole process feel easy and stress-free. Annalisa was fantastic — so friendly, approachable and incredibly professional. She made me feel comfortable straight away and really took the time to get to know me, my experience and what I’m looking for in my next role. It felt very personal rather than just another interview, which I really appreciated. Her communication was clear and supportive throughout, and I came away feeling confident, motivated and genuinely excited about the opportunities ahead. Overall, such a positive experience — I’m really looking forward to working with them and staying in touch.
Annalisa has been incredibly supportive, helpful and responsive, thank you!
Lainey has been great, well organised, welcoming and professional. Looking forward to this partnership!
Very amicable and positive experience, I felt valued and listened to. Great regard was given to finding the right environment for the right person and the importance of personal relationships in the workplace was paramount! Excellent
Lainey @ Shire and Wold has been a pleasure to deal with so far. She’s professional, approachable, and took the time to really understand what I’m looking for. I’m looking forward to continuing to work with her and exploring suitable opportunities.
I've recently had the pleasure of speaking with Martyn and came away very impressed with the experience. From the start, he was friendly, professional, genuinely helpful, and went above and beyond. It was refreshing to interact with someone who took the time to listen carefully and understand my situation, offering thoughtful advice and clear direction. His knowledge of the industry really showed, and he explained things in a way that made the next steps feel straightforward and achievable. What stood out most was how approachable and supportive he was throughout the process. I felt that he was genuinely helping me personally and was focused on my needs. It’s clear that Martyn cares about helping people and takes pride in doing his job well. Thank you, Martyn, for your time, clarity, insight, and encouragement.
Wonderful Experience! Thank you for taking the time to get on a flight to meet with us candidates. Greatly appreciated. Looking forward to having more meetups in the future 🎉🥳🎊💕🌟🤗
Easy but professional application process. Great service
