
Discover why international families, UHNW individuals, and estate managers choose UK private staff agencies like Shire & Wold Staffing for trusted, British-trained household and hospitality staff worldwide.
When managing a luxury residence or hospitality venue abroad, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right team. Increasingly, UHNW families, Estate Managers, and hospitality owners turn to UK private staff agencies for support.
Why? Because UK agencies are globally recognised for their discretion, service excellence, and access to world-class British-trained professionals. Whether you’re seeking a Norland Nanny for a Paris townhouse, a Private Chef for a villa in Tuscany, or a full household team for a Middle Eastern estate, a UK agency brings service standards trusted worldwide.
The UK has long set the benchmark for private service. British-trained household staff are respected globally for their professionalism, loyalty, and precision.
Clients choose UK staff agencies because they seek candidates who offer:
Whether placing a Butler, Governess, House Manager, or Michelin-level Private Chef, Shire & Wold Staffing ensures every candidate embodies British service values and international professionalism.
Unlike many local or regional firms, UK-based agencies work with a refined talent pool trained to meet the high expectations of both UK and international homes.
By partnering with a UK agency, you gain access to:
These professionals are often open to international placements, bringing prior experience across Europe, the Middle East, North America, and beyond.
Luxury homes require more than skill, they require trust, loyalty, and consistency.
A reputable UK private staff agency provides:
At Shire & Wold Staffing, every search is tailored to your home’s location, lifestyle, and cultural expectations, ensuring the perfect match every time.
Discretion is our foundation.
Our clients include:
We ensure every placement is handled with absolute confidentiality. Our consultants also prioritise cultural sensitivity, ensuring staff integrate seamlessly into your household or hospitality environment.
Beyond private homes, Shire & Wold Staffing supports boutique hotels, chalets, and luxury hospitality ventures worldwide. Whether staffing a seasonal ski lodge, a private island villa, or a family-run estate hotel, we offer:
Our expertise across private household and luxury hospitality recruitment makes us a trusted partner for international projects.
Finding the right private staff isn’t just about filling a vacancy, it’s about building trust and stability within your household or organisation.
By choosing a UK private staff agency, you benefit from:
At Shire & Wold Staffing, we focus on enduring placements that bring continuity, professionalism, and excellence.
If you’re staffing an international residence or luxury hospitality property, partnering with a UK private staff agency ensures:
At Shire & Wold Staffing, we proudly support clients across Europe, the Middle East, the US, and beyond.
Our clients trust us not only for our discretion and professionalism but for our ability to deliver exceptional staff who elevate every home and hospitality business they join.
Contact Shire & Wold Staffing today, your trusted UK private staff agency for exceptional international placements.


