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Shire & Wold Staffing Shire & Wold Staffing is a UK based staffing agency specialising in the recruitment of private household and luxury hospitality staff worldwide.

We’re hiring across some incredible private households ✨From countryside estates to London residences, we have a selecti...
09/10/2026

We’re hiring across some incredible private households ✨

From countryside estates to London residences, we have a selection of exciting opportunities for experienced private household professionals looking for their next role.

Currently recruiting for:
🏡 Full-Time Housekeeper — Cheshire | £45–50k
🔑 Residence Manager — Knightsbridge | £70–85k
🧸 Live-In Private Nanny — West Berkshire | £25/hour
✨ Lifestyle Assistant — Chipping Norton | £40–50k
🌿 Maintenance Groundsman — Burford | £40–48k

Swipe through for the details, including hours, living arrangements and who to contact.

Interested in one of these roles? Get in touch with the consultant listed, quoting the relevant S&W reference number.
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Your CV profile is your first opportunity to show an employer why you’re the right person for the role. ✨This week’s f...
07/10/2026

Your CV profile is your first opportunity to show an employer why you’re the right person for the role. ✨

This week’s from our CEO & Founder, Zoe Jackson, is all about making your profile work harder.

Move beyond generic phrases and tailor your introduction to the role and employer. Highlight the experience, strengths and personality that set you apart — and give them a reason to keep reading.

A strong CV shouldn’t just describe you. It should show the value you can bring.

A great candidate on paper isn’t always the right fit in practice.In private households and luxury hospitality, the deta...
05/10/2026

A great candidate on paper isn’t always the right fit in practice.
In private households and luxury hospitality, the details that matter most don’t always sit neatly on a CV.

How someone communicates, handles pressure, respects discretion and adapts to a particular environment can be just as important as their experience.

That’s why our search goes beyond credentials. We consider the context, the references and, crucially, the person behind the CV — because the right placement needs to work for everyone.

Looking for support finding the right fit for your household, private office or hospitality team? Speak with Shire & Wold Staffing.
📞 +44 20 7088 8432
✉️ [email protected]

We’re hiring ✨ Four exciting private household opportunities are now available with Shire & Wold Staffing.From establish...
05/10/2026

We’re hiring ✨ Four exciting private household opportunities are now available with Shire & Wold Staffing.

From established households in Cheshire and Oxford to a lifestyle role in the Cotswolds and an exceptional travelling position across Europe, we’re looking for experienced professionals who take genuine pride in what they do.

Current opportunities include:
🏡 Full-Time Housekeeper | Cheshire
£45,000–£50,000 | Monday–Friday, 9–5
Ref: S&W #3681444
🌿 Part-Time Housekeeper | Oxford
£18–£25 per hour | Flexible days
Ref: S&W #1227027
✨ Lifestyle Assistant | Chipping Norton
£40,000–£50,000 | Thursday–Monday
Ref: S&W #3678495
👨‍🍳 Travelling Private Chef | Europe
£150,000–£180,000 | Flexible | Live-in & travelling
Ref: S&W #3676309

Swipe through for the details, and get in touch with Isabella or Annalisa quoting the relevant reference number to find out more or apply.

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Recruitment isn’t simply about filling a vacancy. It’s about how you make people feel throughout the process.Candidates ...
30/09/2026

Recruitment isn’t simply about filling a vacancy. It’s about how you make people feel throughout the process.

Candidates remember the communication, the clarity and whether they felt genuinely supported. And in a competitive talent market, that experience becomes part of your employer brand long before someone signs a contract.

For us, this testimonial reflects what good recruitment should look like: professional, responsive and human.

Because finding the right person matters. But how you get them there matters too.

You asked. We answered.⁠⁠For a while now, the question we've had most from family offices and private principals hasn't ...
28/09/2026

You asked. We answered.⁠
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For a while now, the question we've had most from family offices and private principals hasn't been "do you do household staffing." It's been "do you do this too."⁠
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So, yes. ⁠
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Family Office & Executive Search is a Shire & Wold service. Discreet, senior-level recruitment for family offices, UHNW principals, and founder-led private offices: Chief of Staff, COO, CFO, General Counsel, Head of Investments, Private Office Director, and the specialist roles that sit around them, finance, governance, property, philanthropy, portfolio company appointments.⁠
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The approach is the same one we built the agency on. Search-led, not volume-led. A refundable engagement deposit, not a contingency fee that rewards speed over fit. Curated shortlists, not a database dump. For appointments this close to a principal, chemistry and discretion matter as much as the CV.⁠
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We recruit across London, the Cotswolds, and the wider UK, with searches regularly delivered across Europe, the UAE, the USA, and Asia.⁠
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We don't send volume. We find the right person.⁠
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Request staff, or book a call with us. ⁠
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New roles at Shire & Wold 🏡⁠⁠We're recruiting for three positions in private households:⁠⁠Live-In House Manager, nr Banb...
25/09/2026

New roles at Shire & Wold 🏡⁠
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We're recruiting for three positions in private households:⁠
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Live-In House Manager, nr Banbury, Oxfordshire £60,000 – £65,000 · S&W #3670055⁠
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Residence Manager, Belgravia, London Highly competitive · S&W #3675830⁠
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Maintenance Person, Burford, Oxfordshire £35,000 – £45,000 · S&W #3666269⁠
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We look after our candidates as closely as our clients, so the placement suits both. If you think you'd fit one of these positions, please reach out to us. To apply, visit our website and quote the job reference.⁠
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"What's your budget for this search?"It's a fair question, we just don't ask it.Because the moment budget leads the conv...
23/09/2026

"What's your budget for this search?"

It's a fair question, we just don't ask it.

Because the moment budget leads the conversation, the search stops being about fit and starts being about speed. Our model works the other way round. We understand the role, the household, the principal, first. The fee reflects what that search actually takes, not what a client is prepared to spend before we've even started looking.

It's why we work on an engagement basis, not contingency. A committed client gets a committed search. Contact a member of the S&W team for your staffing solutions!

We are looking for a warm, capable and hands-on House Cook & Household Assistant to join a busy private family household...
23/09/2026

We are looking for a warm, capable and hands-on House Cook & Household Assistant to join a busy private family household in a Oxfordshire Village .This is a varied, hands-on position supporting a family of four alongside an established household team, including Housekeepers and a full-time PA.

The successful candidate must genuinely enjoy cooking and be confident preparing fresh, healthy and delicious everyday family meals. This is not a formal chef position, but a good level of family cooking is essential. Alongside cooking, you will be happy to turn your hand to whatever is needed within the household, supporting the wider team and helping ensure the home runs smoothly.

✨ £60,000–£65,000 per annum
🏡 Private family household
🍽️ Family cooking for four
🤝 Working alongside an established household team
✨ Varied, hands-on role
📌 S&W : 3669987

We are looking for someone flexible, organised and proactive, who enjoys being part of a team and is happy to turn their hand to whatever is needed within the household.
Please apply directly through the link below

https://shireandwoldstaffing.com/jobs/live-out-housekeeper-cook-kidlington-uk/

🔍 Exciting Opportunities Await! ⁠⁠We're thrilled to announce the latest positions available with Shire & Wold, tailored ...
18/09/2026

🔍 Exciting Opportunities Await! ⁠
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We're thrilled to announce the latest positions available with Shire & Wold, tailored for discerning private households and principals. If you're seeking unparalleled talent or looking to elevate your career in luxury households, this is your moment.⁠
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Explore our curated list of exclusive roles and discover how we can connect you with exceptional opportunities. ⁠
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Swipe through to find your next move, and visit our bio for more details!⁠
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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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