Exceeding the ordinary

So far I’ve had a really positive experience with Shire and Wold. I’ve been corresponding with Lainey and she’s been great with the registration process. She listened really well when I talked her through my previous work experience and really understood the type of role I’m looking for next. I’m looking forward to working with her more to find my next role!

I had a great experience speaking with Lainey at Shire and Wold. She was warm, down to earth, and incredibly easy to talk to — genuinely one of the most personable recruiters I’ve ever spoken to. I felt like she really took the time to understand what I was looking for, and she offered helpful insight around salaries and the local market that I really appreciated. The whole experience felt completely different from other agencies — much more human, thoughtful, and tailored. I’d absolutely recommend her.

A fantastic nanny agency with excellent communication throughout the whole process. The staff are always friendly, responsive, and keep you well informed, making everything smooth and stress-free. I’d highly recommend them to anyone looking for nanny work.

I had a very positive experience with this recruitment agency. From the moment I applied for the available opportunities, the response time was quick and efficient. Within a couple of days of submitting the requested documentation, I had my registration interview scheduled. The entire process has been very professional, smooth, and well-organised. The interviewer was incredibly kind, approachable, and helpful throughout the screening process. I truly appreciated her supportive and professional approach. I highly recommend their services.

Isabella has been an absolute pleasure to deal with, professional, responsive and genuinely supportive throughout the process. She communicates clearly, follows up promptly and really takes the time to understand both the role and the candidate. A fantastic recruiter and I would highly recommend working with her.

Lainey was great in the onboarding process. Her communication was clear and consistent. Hopefully with her support we will find a suitable position soon 🙏

Lainey is an outstanding recruiter with a deep understanding of private and UHNW household staffing. She brings a rare combination of discretion, professionalism, and insight into high-level private roles. Lainey is meticulous in matching candidates to families, taking the time to understand not only experience and qualifications, but also household dynamics, expectations, and long-term fit. I would confidently recommend Lainey to principals, family offices, and candidates seeking a recruiter who truly understands the standards and nuances of private household staffing. It was a pleasure working with Lainey, I highly recommend her to source the best!

I really like talking to lainey. She was really helpful

Annalisa and team have been wonderful. Super helpful, responsive and professional with a wonderful personable approach. Thank you for your help so far 🙏🏼 and I look forward with working with you further

Everyone is so helpful! Annalisa, Zoe, Lainey very professional and caring

I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Annalisa, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She was incredibly professional, warm, and supportive throughout our conversation. Annalisa has a rare ability to truly listen, understand a person’s situation, and offer guidance with both clarity and kindness. She made me feel heard, reassured, and confident about the next steps, and her knowledge of the industry is outstanding. It is clear that she genuinely cares about the people she works with, not just the process. Thank you, Annalisa, for your professionalism, empathy, and positive energy — it was a pleasure speaking with you.

I followed Isabella across to S&W, as she is the best agent I have dealt with over the years. Professional but can laugh and joke too, too many recruiters take themselves far too seriously, and it makes a huge difference to a hugely frustrating process of applying for work. Agents that take the time to talk to you and understand the person applying are not commonplace sadly. Job hunting/applying is a 3 way thing between me, recruiter and the employers, and the recruiter is a big part of that so you have to be able to trust they are on your side to get your best side across and sell you. Of course, all being well I won't be dealing with them for long!

Our experience with Shire & Wold Staffing so far has been excellent, thanks in particular to Martyn. From our very first communication, he has taken the time to get to know us properly, not just our experience on paper, but who we are and what we’re looking for. Martyn has been friendly, approachable and very human in his approach, while remaining thoroughly professional throughout. His guidance has been clear, thoughtful and reassuring, and it’s been refreshing to work with someone who clearly values building genuine connections. Although we’re yet to meet the wider team, our experience to date has been extremely positive, and we’re very much looking forward to continuing the process. Based on our interactions so far, we would highly recommend Shire & Wold.

I cannot thank Isabella enough for her incredible professionalism, care, and support throughout the interviews and the intire process. I am truly grateful.

Annalisa helped place me in my perfect role and I am delighted to be starting soon. Thank you!