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London Household staff

Exclusive Household Staff For London Homes

Find discreet, high-calibre household staff for London residences. From experienced housekeepers and nannies to private chefs, butlers and full household teams, we introduce trusted professionals who understand the pace and expectations of London living.

Whether you require daily support, a live-in role, or a fully staffed home, we take a tailored and confidential approach to every placement.

Carefully matched to your household

Discreet & confidential service

Experienced in private homes & estates

Ongoing support, beyond placement

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What To Look For In Household Staff:

Private Household Experience: Experience working within luxury homes, apartments, or staffed residences
References: Strong and checkable references from previous employers
Discretion: Understanding of privacy, confidentiality, and professional boundaries
Reliability: Long-term commitment, punctuality, and consistency in previous roles
Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing schedules, travel, and household routines
Organisation: Confidence managing daily responsibilities independently and proactively
Presentation: Professional appearance and high household standards
Communication: Clear and professional communication with principals and staff teams
Teamwork: Ability to work alongside other household staff where required
Attention To Detail: Maintaining high standards throughout the home and daily routines

The best household staff placements are usually about more than practical experience alone. Finding candidates who fit naturally into your home, routines, and lifestyle can make a significant difference long term, particularly within busy London households.

How Much Do Household Staff Cost In London?

Housekeepers: Typically earn between £40,000–£65,000+ gross per year
Nannies: Often range from £40,000–£70,000+ depending on flexibility and experience
Private Chefs: Usually earn between £50,000–£120,000+ annually
Chauffeurs: Commonly range from £45,000–£80,000+ gross per year
Butlers: Often command salaries from £50,000–£100,000+
PA / Executive Assistants: Typically range from £45,000–£100,000+ annually
Live-In Roles: May include accommodation alongside salary packages
Fully Staffed Homes: Senior household staff and management roles may command significantly higher salaries

London household staff salaries are usually influenced by experience, flexibility, working hours, travel requirements, and the level of responsibility involved. Households requiring discretion, multiple property support, or extensive flexibility should generally expect to offer higher salary packages to attract experienced candidates.

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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Abode Staff provides professional domestic staff recruitment for private households and country estates across Berkshire and the South of England.

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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