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S&W Network

The Shire & Wold Private Network

A curated WhatsApp community for elite private household and luxury hospitality professionals

About the Network

The Shire & Wold Private Network is an invite-only WhatsApp platform created to connect exceptional private household and luxury hospitality professionals from across the UK and internationally.

This is not a public job board or a social media group. It is a vetted professional network, hosted and moderated by Shire & Wold, designed to support long-term careers within private service.

Members gain access to industry insight, confidential opportunities, and specialist peer groups, all within a structured, discreet environment.

What Members Receive

  • Exclusive job opportunities before public release
  • Access to specialist sub-groups aligned to your role and experience
  • Global insight into private household and estate careers
  • Direct updates from Shire & Wold
  • Early access to training and development through the Shire & Wold Academy
  • A trusted professional community built on discretion and standards

Specialist Groups Within the Network

Once approved, members may be invited into specialist sub-groups including:

  • Estate Managers, Butlers  & Chiefs of Staff
  • Personal and Executive Assistants
  • Private Chefs
  • Nannies & Childcare Professionals
  • Housekeeping & Household Operations
  • Partnerships and Executive professionals


All specialist groups are invite-only and curated to maintain relevance, confidentiality, and quality of discussion.

Who the Network Is For

The Shire & Wold Private Network is open to:

  • Experienced private household professionals
  • Senior luxury hospitality specialists
  • Domestic staff seeking long-term private service careers
  • International candidates aligned with UHNW standards

All members are reviewed before entry. This ensures a trusted, professional environment for everyone involved.

Community Standards

To protect members and maintain the integrity of the network:

  • All members are vetted prior to entry
  • Confidentiality is essential
  • No self-promotion, CV posting or external advertising
  • All roles are shared by Shire & Wold only
  • The network is actively moderated

Membership may be withdrawn at any time if standards are not upheld.

How to Request Access

To request access to the Shire & Wold Private Network, please complete our short registration form below.
Once reviewed, a member of our team will be in touch to confirm approval and provide access to the appropriate groups.

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An invite-only WhatsApp community for private household and luxury hospitality professionals.