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Residential Security – what it entails and how it can make a huge difference to your home.
Residential Security Teams can mean the difference between worrying and sleeping soundly. No-one should feel at risk or vulnerable in their own home; but sadly, wealth and fame attract a certain level of threat.
Close Protection Services – how to keep your family safe.
There are various levels of Close Protection Services (CPS) that you can opt for, but as there are so many forms, employers can find close protection services fairly convoluted to understand.
What to look for when hiring a Head of Security.
Your Head of Security must not only fit seamlessly into your life, you must be able to trust them implicitly. They report directly to the head of the household, as well as anyone else you deem appropriate.
Why hiring a Security Chauffeur will give you peace of mind.
Reduce your exposure to risk by making sure the right processes and staff are in place to recognise potential and avoid compromising situations for you and your family, no matter where you are.
How to become a Head Gardener & why being green-fingered is just the start.
Head Gardener roles can be for public gardens or private estates. Here we’ll be discussing the latter, as it falls more neatly under our domestic staffing remit.
A Personal Assistant – why you need one & what it takes to be one.
The role of a PA is often misunderstood. You’re not a secretary, you’re not a personal shopper and you’re not a lady’s maid, but what you are is indispensable.
Traditional Butlers – why they’re still in demand & still worth their weight in gold.
Far from a thing of the past, Traditional Butler roles are still very much in existence and proving vital to the running of households across the world.
Why being a chauffeur is about so much more than safe driving.
If you’re considering hiring a private chauffeur it’s prudent to think about what exactly you’d like the role to entail, as these days the job is about much more than a clean driving licence.
What it means to be an Estate Manager & why you need one.
Whether you’re considering hiring an Estate Manager or you’re thinking of taking up the role, this piece will help shed light on what exactly the job involves on a day-to-day basis.
What difference would having a Lady’s Maid make?
It is no exaggeration to say that the addition of a Lady’s Maid to any household with a busy chatelaine can be transformative. A private Lady’s Maid holds a position of trust.
Why you need a House Manager & what the role involves.
For those unfamiliar with the term, it has evolved from the role traditionally referred to as a Butler, however the responsibilities have changed considerably over the years.
A modern day staffing fairytale – a career in private staffing will change your life.
A career in private staffing will change your life …sometimes in the most unexpected of ways. Let’s start with the ways you might expect, then round it off with a fairytale.
Why hiring a domestic couple might suit you down to the ground.
Every estate, family and household is unique, so versatility is key when hiring a domestic couple. And therein lies the advantage of such an arrangement – the sheer flexibility.
Bilingual nannies & their many advantages.
If you’re considering taking a nanny position in an English-speaking household, you must have a firm grasp of the language, understanding the many colloquialisms and foibles that the English language possesses.
How to adapt & thrive in a new household.
The first day, week and even month of any new job can be an understandably nervous time. We’ve compiled our top tips for settling into your new role with haste, so that you can begin to prove your worth straight away.
Top five etiquette tips for household staff.
Put simply, etiquette can open doors for you. Both in your career, though also in everyday life. Here, we’ve compiled our top five etiquette tips, to help you focus your efforts in the right direction.