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Candidate Spotlight

Talent you can trust, selected by the Shire & Wold team

We shine a light on outstanding candidates who embody the highest standards in private service. Explore their profiles and let us know who you’d like to meet and we’ll handle the rest with care and professionalism.

CAN 4806

Chef
An experienced Private Chef with over 20 years’ experience across UHNW households and professional kitchens. He specialises in healthy, nutrition-focused cooking, tailored menus and complex dietary requirements, with particular strengths in Asian and modern European cuisine. Discreet, organised and adaptable, he delivers beautifully presented meals suited to each household’s preferences.

Location: London
Salary: £450 per day
Availability: ASAP
  • 242664806

CAN 5384

Live in Housekeeper
This Housekeeper brings a versatile background in private housekeeping and luxury hospitality, including welcoming UHNW guests and providing dinner and drinks service during shooting seasons. Confident with laundry, delicate fabrics, antiques and family cooking, she also offers previous PA experience and is comfortable working around dogs and horses.

Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: To be confirmed
Availability: To be confirmed; existing shoot commitments noted until 15 December
Availability: Six weeks’ notice
Salary expectation: £45,000–£50,000
Position sought: Ideally a live-in countryside position
Additional information: Drives and has their own car
  • 160235384

CAN 6301

Live out Housekeeper
An experienced Housekeeper with a strong background in hotels and private households, currently combining a Head Housekeeper position with work on a large private estate. Her skills include detailed cleaning, laundry, wardrobe care and handling designer clothing, alongside simple family cooking and support around children and dogs. Professional and well presented, she is keen to move fully into private household work.

Location: Redditch
Salary: £20 per hour
Availability: One week’s notice, subject to completing required checks
  • 179336301

CAN 5293

Live out Housekeeper
An experienced Housekeeper with over 14 years working in private households and luxury hotels. Confident with all aspects of housekeeping, laundry, ironing, delicate garment care, Butler, Trained , family style cooking , wardrobe management and looking after fine furnishings. Highly organised and experienced in maintaining excellent standards within private homes. Looking for a live-out position and is happy to assist with errands and wider household duties.

Availability: 4 week's notice, previously advised
Location: Cotswolds
Salary: £42,000+
  • 246155293

CAN 6552

Chef
An experienced Private Chef with a background supporting UHNW families, private households and yachts. With a strong interest in nutrition and seasonal food, they are confident delivering tailored menus, private dinner parties and flexible family dining. Based in the Cotswolds, this Private Chef is accustomed to working around the individual needs of principals and is happy to travel. He holds an enhanced DBS and both UK and Irish passports.

Availability: Previously advised immediate – to reconfirm
Location: Upper Slaughter, Cotswolds
Salary: £500 per day plus expenses
  • 259136552

CAN 0771

Live in Housekeeper, Live out Housekeeper
An experienced private Housekeeper with a background working in UHNW households, including large properties in London and Oxfordshire. Confident with housekeeping, specialist surface care, antiques, laundry, ironing, wardrobe management, family cooking and hosting. They also have experience liaising with contractors and supporting the wider running of a household. Professional, discreet and well presented, they are comfortable working independently or within a small team.

Availability: Previously advised 1–2 weeks' notice – to reconfirm
Location: West London / Uxbridge area
Salary: £40,000–£45,000
Preference: Live-out or live-in arrangements
  • 195120771

CAN 6391

Live in Housekeeper, Live out Housekeeper
A highly experienced private Housekeeper with a background supporting UHNW families and managing demanding private residences. Their experience includes the care of designer wardrobes, valuable furnishings, household organisation, guest preparation, contractor coordination, pet care and security awareness. They are a confident driver and are accustomed to providing flexible support within busy family households. Seeking a position where they can bring their excellent standards and proactive approach to a long-term role.

Availability: 4 weeks' notice
Location: Redditch – open to relocation
Salary: £50,000 plus bonus
Preference: Live-in experience; open to discussing suitable arrangements
  • 160236391

CAN 6960

Private PA, House Manager
A versatile and adaptable private household professional with experience supporting principals in a range of capacities. Flexible on both location and role, they are open to House Manager, PA and hybrid positions, and are equally comfortable travelling as part of the role. Principal-led and highly accommodating, they have a proactive, hands-on approach and are happy to tailor their support to meet the needs of the household. They also hold a full clean UK and international driving licence, making them well suited to roles requiring regular driving or travel.

Availability: 2 weeks' notice
Location: Flexible – open to relocating internationally
Salary: Negotiable
  • 250436960

CAN 4110

House Manager, Private PA
An experienced and hands-on private household professional seeking their next long-term opportunity following the retirement of their principal. Open to both House Manager and PA roles, they bring a practical, solutions-focused approach with extensive experience overseeing property renovations, project management, and the day-to-day maintenance of high-end homes. They are confident managing contractors, coordinating renovation projects, and taking care of pool and garden maintenance, making them an invaluable all-round support to a principal. Flexible on location, They are happy to relocate internationally (currently based in France) and are eligible to work in France, Australia and New Zealand, while also being open to opportunities in the Middle East.

Availability: ASAP
Location: Flexible – currently based in France and open to relocating internationally
Salary: €7,000 per month (negotiable)
  •  235834110

CAN 3579

House Manager, Butler
An accomplished Head Butler and House Manager with over 14 years of experience managing large, formal private residences to exceptional standards. Combining the traditional expertise of a classic Butler with the operational capabilities of a modern House Manager, they offer a versatile, discreet and proactive approach to supporting UHNW principals and overseeing the smooth running of prestigious estates. They are seeking a long-term, live-in position, ideally on a countryside estate, where they can utilise their extensive household management and service expertise. Their partner is an experienced Gardener, making them an excellent option for principals seeking a complementary couple.

Availability: September
Location: Flexible within the UK – preferably a countryside estate (live-in)
Salary: £70,000+ GPA
  • 188633579

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