Private Household Staff in London

London briefs often span very different settings. A home in Mayfair or Belgravia may need polished service, diary awareness and reliable coordination with a private office. Knightsbridge and Kensington households may place greater emphasis on family support, entertaining or careful work around guests. Country estates bring another layer: grounds and suppliers, seasonal routines, driving, events and coordination with estate teams. Mayfair, Belgravia, Knightsbridge and Kensington bring practical considerations around parking, deliveries, schools, clubs and service entrances; these can be captured where relevant. For an estate outside London, we can include longer journeys, seasonal occupancy and coordination with gardeners, contractors or event suppliers.

Depending on the brief, we can search for house managers, butlers, private chefs, nannies, governesses, chauffeurs, personal assistants and close protection professionals. We discuss whether the appointment is live-in or live-out, expected working pattern, travel, uniform, driving and communication with other staff. For a household moving between London and another property, we can map responsibilities across locations and identify where continuity matters most. Where children are involved, we can separate childcare, school runs and travel from broader household duties. Where the role is senior, we can define budget oversight, rota planning and supplier approval rather than leaving those expectations implicit.

London recruitment also benefits from precision about access and pace. A residence with several staff needs clear reporting lines; a smaller household may need a practical all-rounder. We explore the local journey, accommodation and start date alongside experience and references. If summers are spent abroad or country weekends are frequent, the brief can include that rhythm from the outset. Assel Maison keeps the shortlist focused, shares relevant information, and leaves the household to assess fit through the agreed process.