Boutique domestic staff agency · London
Household staffing, tailored to the home it serves.
We place exceptional domestic staff with private families — a meticulous search, a considered shortlist, and an appointment that lasts.
- Founded in London
- 2023
- Placements
- Permanent & bespoke
- Always
- Complete discretion
Why we exist
One size fits all has never fitted anyone.
A shortlist of ten CVs is not a search. In a private household, the wrong appointment costs far more than the fee — it unsettles the family, the existing staff, and the rhythm of the home.
So we work the way a tailor works: we take the measurements first. We meet the principals, understand the household as it actually runs, and only then begin looking. Every brief is written from scratch, and every candidate is chosen because they fit this home rather than a template.
Recruitment here is two-way traffic. Close attention, honest feedback and a personal approach are owed on both sides of the equation — to the family, and to the person who will walk through their door.
01 / The roles
Roles we place
Our focus is permanent placements, and we are equally at home designing a role that has no standard title — a mix of duties, or a position written around one household.
House Manager
The calm centre of a busy home: staff, suppliers, travel and the day-to-day running of the household.
Estate & Property Manager
Larger estates and multi-property portfolios, from refurbishment projects to grounds and security.
Butler
Formal service, entertaining, and the management of table, cellar and household standards.
Housekeeper
From daily housekeeping to head housekeeper roles leading a team and holding the standard.
Private Chef
Everyday family cooking through to classically trained chefs for entertaining at scale.
Nanny & Maternity Nurse
Qualified, discreet childcare and maternity support, including travel and rota positions.
Personal Assistant
A right hand for principals: diaries, travel, household logistics and personal affairs.
Chauffeur
Professional, discreet driving for family, school and business journeys, town and country.
Household Couple & Laundry
Couples for country houses, plus specialist laundry, wardrobe and valeting appointments.
02 / How we work
Four steps, no shortcuts.
Our approach is meticulous and our methods refined. The intention is simple: match highly suitable vacancies with professionals who not only meet the requirements but exceed expectations.
The consultation
We meet the principals and walk the home if we can — the household, the existing staff, the rhythms, the non-negotiables, the budget.
The brief & search
We write the brief from scratch, then search our network and the market quietly. Discretion is built into how we approach people.
Vetting & shortlist
In-depth interviews, verified references and background checks appropriate to the role. You receive a short, considered shortlist — not a pile of CVs.
Introduction & aftercare
Introductions, trials where useful, offer support, and a considered handover. We stay reachable long after the placement is made.
03 / Our standards
Placed with care, conducted with integrity.
Discretion
Private families, private lives. What we learn stays inside the search, and nothing is shared without consent.
Precision
Vetting that goes beyond the CV: in-depth interviews, verified references and checks appropriate to each appointment.
Integrity
Honest feedback and constructive solutions. No padded shortlists — if the fit is not there, we say so.
Partnership
We remain reachable after placement, because a good appointment is the beginning of a relationship, not the end of a search.
“We hold ourselves to the highest standards, not just in terms of results but in the way we conduct ourselves and our business.”
04 / The agency
Founded by Kate
Tailored Staff was founded in London in 2023, after more than a decade spent working alongside ultra-high-net-worth principals — first as an executive assistant to two of them.
Those years spent managing private properties, assets and teams showed her how much turns on getting an appointment right — and how much of it rests on the detail a CV alone will never show.
Each search begins with a clear understanding of the household, its routines and the role to be filled.
“Good recruitment starts with listening — to the household and to the person who may join it.”
05 / Questions
What families and candidates ask us.
06 / Enquiries
Begin with a conversation.
Tell us about the household and the appointment you have in mind. Every enquiry is read personally, and treated in confidence.