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Hire A Private PA or EA For Your Country Estate

We help country estates hire experienced Private PAs and Executive Assistants who can support the smooth running of busy households, estates, and family offices.

Whether you require diary management, travel coordination, estate administration, or wider household support, we introduce professionals tailored to your lifestyle and estate operations.

Carefully matched to your household

Discreet & confidential service

Experienced in private homes & estates

Ongoing support, beyond placement

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What Does A Private PA Do On A Country Estate?

A Private PA helps manage the day-to-day organisation behind a busy country household or estate, providing trusted administrative and personal support.

Responsibilities may include:

Managing diaries, schedules, and appointments
Coordinating travel and accommodation arrangements
Handling household administration and correspondence
Liaising with household staff and contractors
Supporting events, entertaining, and guest logistics
Managing estate-related bookings and arrangements
Assisting with family schedules and personal errands
Supporting multiple properties where required

Many Private PAs also work closely with Estate Managers, House Managers, principals, and family office teams depending on the structure of the estate.

What Types Of Estates Hire Private PAs?

Private PAs are commonly hired by:

Country estates
Family-owned rural properties
Multi-property households
Fully staffed homes
Family offices
UHNW households

Many households value Private PAs because they provide trusted organisational support while helping manage the fast-moving demands of private family and estate life.

How Much Does A Private PA Cost On A Country Estate?

Private PA and Executive Assistant salaries in the UK typically range from £40,000 to £100,000+ gross per year depending on experience, responsibilities, flexibility, and the level of support required. Salaries are often higher for UHNW households, family offices, multiple property management, or roles involving extensive travel and availability.

Many packages may also include accommodation, bonuses, pension contributions, travel expenses, and additional benefits depending on the requirements of the estate.

    
 
 
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Abode Staff specialises in private household staff recruitment, placing experienced housekeepers, nannies, chefs and estate staff in homes across Berkshire, Oxfordshire and beyond.

How We Can Support Your Home

TAILORED STAFFING SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY PART OF YOUR LIFESTYLE

Our Approach to Discretion

Recruiting for a private home or estate is personal, and we treat every search with the confidentiality it deserves. We handle each stage discreetly, share only what is necessary, and never outsource candidate screening or reference checks. Your search is managed sensitively, professionally and quietly.

Our Local Expertise

We specialise in private household recruitment across Berkshire and the surrounding counties, with a strong understanding of local salaries, candidate availability and household expectations. This allows us to offer realistic advice and introduce candidates who are genuinely suited to the role, location and lifestyle.

Our Recruitment Process

Every search is personally managed from enquiry through to placement. We take time to understand the role, carefully screen candidates, and ensure expectations are clear on both sides. Before any placement is confirmed, we carry out thorough reference checks directly, verify right-to-work documentation, and ensure all parties are fully informed before proceeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you recruit for temporary, permanent, and live-in roles?
Yes. We support full-time, part-time, live-in, live-out, temporary cover, and seasonal staffing depending on your household or estate’s needs.

What types of domestic staff do you place?
We recruit for a wide range of roles including housekeepers, nannies, gardeners, estate workers, domestic couples, chefs, chauffeurs, and household support staff.

Are candidates DBS checked?
Many of our candidates already hold a recent DBS certificate. If a new check is required, we can arrange this as part of the recruitment process.

How do you screen candidates?
Before any placement is finalised, we complete right-to-work checks, detailed reference checks, and have thorough conversations with each candidate about their experience, expectations, and suitability.

Do you work outside of Berkshire?
Yes. Berkshire is our home and where many of our lovely clients are based, but referrals from happy clients naturally take us further afield, often to neighbours across county borders. Many of the families we support also have homes in London, the countryside, or overseas, and we help them staff those properties too. We are also frequently recommended to friends, family members and professional contacts across the UK.

Our recruitment process is solid, consistent and works wherever you are, so we are confident supporting clients across the country and beyond.

How long does the recruitment process take?
This varies depending on the role, but we can finalise most placements within 2 months while maintaining high standards of vetting and discretion.

Let’s Discuss Your Requirements

Every home and estate is unique and the right member of staff should feel like a natural fit for the way you live. We take the time to listen, understand what matters to you, and offer honest, practical advice throughout the process. Our aim is to introduce candidates who meet your expectations for professionalism, discretion, and trust.

Call us on: 01635 597004
Email: contact@abodestaff.co.uk

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Contact Us

Abode Staff is a private household staffing agency based in West Berkshire, recruiting experienced staff for private homes and country estates.

Call us: +44 (0)1635 597004
Email us: contact@abodestaff.co.uk

Registered Address (please contact us for our postal address):
Abode Staff Ltd
20-22 Venture West
Greenham Business Park
Newbury
Berkshire
RG19 6HX

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