Household Staff Job
Descriptions
Whether you’re thinking about a career in private household staffing or just looking to move into a new role, understanding what each position involves is an important first step.Â
The household staffing industry has a large amount of career paths, from childcare and culinary roles to estate management and residential security, each with its own responsibilities, qualifications, and opportunities to progress.
Browse our job descriptions below to learn what each role does day to day, the skills and experience you need, and what employers in private households and estates expect from their staff.Â
If you find a role that matches your experience, you can apply directly through our job board.
Most Popular Roles
Household & Estate
Household and estate roles are the main part of any private home that has staff.Â
These jobs range from hands-on service roles like housekeepers and chauffeurs to more senior positions like house managers and estate managers.Â
Whether you are drawn to looking after well cared for living spaces, giving a very personal service to people, or managing the operations of a very large property, there is a career path to suit many skills and experience levels.
Childcare
Working in private childcare is about giving support for children in a family home.Â
Roles range from day-to-day care as a nanny to more specialized positions like governesses, maternity nurses, and private tutors.Â
These roles suit professionals well who are passionate about educating children, and who value the close relationships that come with working in a single family rather than in a school like environment.
Culinary
Private culinary roles give you the opportunity to cook at the highest level, but rather than in a restaurant, in someones home.Â
You could be preparing daily family meals, catering for private events, or working with special diet guidelines.Â
These positions suit chefs who want creative freedom, a close working relationship with their clients, and the variety that comes with cooking for a private household or estate.
Lifestyle & Family Office
These roles are a mix of personal service and professional administration.Â
From managing schedules and travel as a personal assistant to looking after the financial and operational side of things in a family office.Â
These positions need discretion, organisational skills, and the confidence to manage logistics on behalf of high-net-worth individuals and families.
Residential Security
Private residential security roles are well suited to professionals with backgrounds in close protection, military, or law enforcement who want to move into the private sector.Â
These positions involve protecting individuals, families, and properties, and more than ever the roles can be in areas such as private aviation.Â
Discretion, awareness, and the ability to operate in a personal home environment are essential.
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