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Private Household Staff

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Silks recruits highly qualified, carefully vetted private household staff — from housekeepers and nannies to estate managers and chefs — for UHNW families across London, Surrey and beyond.

At Silks, we specialize in providing bespoke staffing solutions for High Net Worth (HNW) and Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) households throughout London, Surrey, Berkshire, and the UK. Our commitment to discretion, privacy, and high-quality service sets us apart as your trusted partner in private household staffing.

Our Approach

  • Personalized Service: We offer a highly personalized and trustworthy experience tailored to each client’s unique needs.
  • Founder-Led Expertise: With over 15 years of experience as trusted advisors to private homes, we ensure peace of mind in staffing.
  • Discretion & Privacy: Our clients prioritize confidentiality, and we uphold these values in every recruitment process.
  • Intuitive Recruitment: We emphasize relationship-based recruitment to find the best fit for your household.

Home Visit Service

Our unique home visit service allows us to fully understand your family’s needs and preferences, ensuring a tailored approach to staffing.

Types of Roles We Recruit

At Silks, we recruit a wide range of private household staff to meet your specific requirements:

  • Daily Housekeepers: Maintain your home to the highest standards.
  • Live in Housekeepers: Accommodation is provided.
  • Private Chefs: Offer customized culinary experiences.
  • Seasonal Chefs:  Temporary placements for events or special occasions
  • Private Chauffeurs: Provide safe and reliable transportation.
  • Security Personnel: Ensure the safety and security of your family.
  • Daily Nannies: Deliver exceptional childcare tailored to your family’s needs.
  • Live In Nannies: Providing accommodation for your childcarer.
  • Domestic Couples: Manage all household tasks seamlessly.
  • Gardeners: Maintain your outdoor spaces with care.
  • Grounds Men: Oversee the upkeep of larger estates.
  • House Managers: Coordinate household operations for efficiency.
  • Estate Managers: Manage all aspects of estate maintenance.
  • Private Personal Assistants: Streamline your daily tasks and schedule.
  • Governess: Provide educational support and guidance.
  • Laundress: Take care of all laundry and wardrobe needs.
  • Maintenance Staff: Handle repairs and upkeep of the property.
  • Grooms: Care for horses and manage equestrian needs.
  • Fitness Trainers: Offer personalized fitness guidance and training.
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Our Services

Intuitive Recruitment

Housekeeper

Housekeepers

From daily housekeeping to live-in roles managing complex properties, we place experienced professionals who maintain your home to the highest standards, quietly and without fuss.

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Domestic Couples

Domestic Couples

For larger homes and estates, a domestic couple offers seamless, all-encompassing support across housekeeping, culinary provision, driving and property maintenance. We carefully curate and place couples whose complementary skills and experience align impeccably with the unique rhythm and requirements of your household.

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Estate Manager

Estate managers and butlers

Running a private estate requires exceptional organisational skills, discretion and authority. We recruit estate managers, house managers and butlers who bring calm, structure and professionalism to even the most complex properties.

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Food

Private chefs and cooks

Whether you require a family cook for refined everyday dining or a private chef for entertaining at the highest level, we source culinary professionals whose style, skill and temperament are perfectly attuned to your home.

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Personal assistant

Personal and executive assistants

From managing complex diaries and international travel to coordinating household staff and lifestyle logistics, our PAs and EAs provide the foresight, discretion and organisation that UHNW families and business leaders depend on.

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Chauffeur

Chauffeurs and drivers

We place reliable, discreet drivers and chauffeurs who understand the importance of punctuality, presentation and absolute privacy, whether for daily school runs or seamless executive travel.

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Nanny and child

Nannies

Your children deserve exceptional care. We recruit experienced, qualified nannies who bring warmth, structure and professionalism,  matched carefully to your family’s values and routines.

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Luxury lifestyle services

From wardrobe management to travel concierge, SILKS supports the wider lifestyle needs of private clients and UHNW families through our specialist network of trusted partners.

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