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Katherine Shields Private Staff

Bespoke Household Recruitment

Katherine Shields Private Staff

Bespoke Household Recruitment

Katherine Shields Private Staff

Bespoke Household Recruitment

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Katherine Shields Private Staff

Bespoke Household Recruitment

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Bespoke Household Recruitment

Katherine Shields Private Staff

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Katherine Shields Private Staff

Bespoke Household Recruitment

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Katherine Shields Private Staff

Bespoke Household Recruitment

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Trust. Honesty. Integrity.

These are the values we live by and stand for. We care about getting it right and have the professional knowledge and experience to make that happen. Trust us with your staffing needs, we’re here to help.

  • I had a fantastic experience with Katherine Shields Staff Agency. They provided a seamless and professional service from start to finish, matching me with an incredible employer who fits perfectly with my skills and personality. The team was attentive, understanding, and truly committed to finding the right fit. I couldn’t be happier with my current placement—it’s been a great match in every way. Highly recommend this agency for anyone seeking domestic staff opportunities!

    Andrew Leyland Avatar Andrew Leyland
    06/05/2025

  • Very pleased with Katherine Shields service. They have helped me finding an amazing job. Bridget was helpful and friendly. Definitely recommend

    michelle siedler Avatar michelle siedler
    04/04/2025

  • I am so grateful to the Katherine Shields agency and in particular Bridgette who helped to place me in my dream job. I was very quickly put forward for and accepted into the role I wanted as a sole gardener on a private estate. I've now been working this job for 2 months and life is great. I came here to highly recommend their thorough and attentive service. Everything was handled very professionally and with a lot of understanding and kindness. I really am delighted. So thank you again.

    Jozeph Chowles Avatar Jozeph Chowles
    28/03/2025

  • Katherine has been amazing ! She takes the time to properly match you for a role and is supportive all the way through unlike many other agencies.She supplies all the information you need and is very honest with you.We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a new role or employers who need staff.

    James mcloughlin Avatar James mcloughlin
    21/03/2025

  • Katherine and Bridgette are very helpful when it comes to find a new role. Thank you.Excellent agency, highly recommended.

    Erika s Avatar Erika s
    21/03/2025

  • It has been an absolute pleasure working with Bridgett. She is highly professional, approachable, and genuinely invested in my success. I am truly grateful for all her support and guidance.

    Silva Kashifi Avatar Silva Kashifi
    05/01/2025

  • I have been registered with Kathrine shields private staff for a couple of months leading up to Christmas last year they sent me over several roles and were always very responsive to my enquires and put me forward for suitable roles. I would highly recommend this agency to any potential candidates looking for work in private service or clients looking for staff . I have now secured a new role working in a family estate all thanks to Bridgette and Kathrine. Thankyou

    Nicholas Maddicks Avatar Nicholas Maddicks
    03/01/2025

  • I can’t thank Katherine Sheilds and her amazing team enough for their help finding me a temporary Housekeeper. Bridgette was so professional, listened to my brief and understood exactly what I was looking for. A huge success - I will definitely go back for any future permanent or temporary positions that I may need to fill. BH London

    1MEN KIND Avatar 1MEN KIND
    25/11/2024

  • Bridgette has been wonderful and so caring towards me in this long process with finding a job. She was very efficient in helping me and also the person I would work for in the future. And because of this, it has been very successful! Thank you so much!!!! Cristiane.

    Cristiane Santos de Araujo Avatar Cristiane Santos de Araujo
    13/11/2024

  • What a wonderful experience working with Bridgett. She was extremely professional but still friendly, helpful and very positive. She has stayed in contact even after confirming our interview and us securing the position. It is really exceptional to find someone that is an invested in your future as you are. All round it has been very positive and good experience. We very much appreciate all she has done. Trevor and Tracy Becks

    Trevor Becks Avatar Trevor Becks
    01/11/2024

Featured Candidates

loyal, hard working and committed Nepalese couple who have over 15 years experience working in private service as a couple including over 10 years with one employer.

A former Gurkha, he is multi skilled and happy to get involved in anything required from mowing, pruning and chainsaw work, to general house maintenance, cleaning and polishing silver, cooking, driving and security. She is a meticulous cleaner and laundress with high standards who is happy to assist in the kitchen as required.

They are looking for another long term role with a salary around £80k gross pa and are available with one months notice

Location: London or the country

Availability: One month’s notice

Salary: £80k+ gross pa

Ref: ZR 4234

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An exceptional career nanny with over 20 years of professional experience in childcare, supporting children from newborn through to school age. Based in West London, she is currently working in a temporary role whilst looking for a long-term, full-time live-out nanny position.

She brings a wealth of expertise, having worked with many high-net-worth families in London and internationally. Her experience includes positions as a nanny, nanny/PA, governess, rota nanny, temporary nanny, 24/7 live-in nanny, and maternity nanny. She is confident supporting all areas of child development, with particular strengths in weaning, sleep training, and early educational support. Her nurturing yet professional approach focuses on encouraging independence, emotional intelligence, and social development in children.

A confident driver she is well-placed for families in and around West London. Available with 2 weeks notice and looking for a salary around £65k+ gross pa depending on hours/days required.

Location: West London

Availability: Two weeks

Salary: £65k+ gross pa

Ref: ZR 6091

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Experienced Housekeeper (no cooking) & Maintenance/Driver sought for recommended role looking after stunning property in Oxfordshire.

Housekeeper with real attention to detail and high standards for all hands on cleaning and laundry.

Driver with good experience for airport trips, running errands, and good general maintenance skills to help around the home and grounds. Helping in the garden 1-2 days per week would be appreciated (gardeners employed).

Dog lovers and one driver essential.

Lovely 2 bed cottage offered as staff accommodation with costs covered. Well behaved pets and older dependants considered.

5 day week, working most weekends with 2 consecutive days off in the week and at least one weekend free per month.

Generous combined salary negotiable around £80k+ pa gross.

Start date can be flexible according to when the ideal couple is found.

Location: Oxfordshire

Availability: Flexible

Salary: £80+k gross

Ref: ZR 747

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Experienced Live-in Nanny/Housekeeper required for a family in Wandsworth, SW18.

A lovely family with Mum, Dad and three boys is seeking a kind, experienced and responsible nanny/housekeeper.

Would best suit a high calibre, responsible candidate with good previous experience with a family together with excellent references.

All housekeeping duties including; school runs, childcare, laundry, ironing, housekeeping and cooking.

Opportunity to travel with the family who enjoy trips abroad in the school holidays.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7.00am – 7.00pm with occasional babysitting.

Bedroom and bathroom provided in privacy of third floor of house.

To start when ideal candidate found.

£50k-£55k gross pa

Location: London, SW18

Availability: ASAP

Salary: £50k-£55k gross

Ref: ZR 745

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“Highly recommended . Katherine was very efficient and well focused at finding just the right person to fit our needs.”

Cath Kidston

“Katherine has assisted me in finding a Nanny. Initially the process seemed daunting, but Katherine spent so much time listening at the beginning of the process she was able to fully understand our needs and requirements. Her unique blend of professionalism, experience, and attention to detail with a real care for her clients has meant we have found the perfect match and the process of finding help within our home has been a really positive experience. Thank you Katherine.”

Ms N Arnott

“After being with our first family for 18 years looking for a new position was daunting, we met Katherine who was so encouraging and professional, within a week we had 3 interviews lined up and were offered a job within 10 days!! What we had thought was going to be difficult, with Katherine as our mediator was just so exciting. She understood us as a couple and matched us with the most lovely family. We remain so grateful for the ongoing support and cannot recommend her enough to anyone looking for work in this sector and to any prospective employers.”

Simon & Sherna Forrest

“Katherine and her team provide an exemplary service. They ensure they fully understand the brief, and vet all applicants accordingly. This means the client is presented first time round with a short list of high standard candidates, which is of course the ideal. If you are looking for a first rate staffing agency, look no further.”

Laura Auckland, UK EA to Chairman of major recording company

“With just five weeks to find a new role and home, we immediately contacted Katherine at Katherine Shields Private Staff. She told us not to worry and reassured us that something would come up. Three weeks later we’ve just had confirmation that we have a new job to start. On meeting Katherine you can immediately sense her professionalism. She assesses your personality and your capabilities and is able to match you with the perfect role. We really can’t thank her enough. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a future in a private household.”

Roy & Mari-Lyn Hutton – Domestic Couple

People are at the heart of everything we do.

From our discerning clients, to our outstanding candidates and the KS Private Staff team who pull everything together, it’s all about the individuals that make it happen.

We understand that no two clients are the same and know the difference having exactly the right member of staff can make; we pride ourselves on getting quickly to the heart of any brief and supplying the highest possible calibre of candidate.

After all, our people speak for us.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect job or the perfect employee,
we’ll find you the perfect match…

Staffing roles we can help you to fill :

Domestic Couple

Housekeeper

House Manager

Butler

Chef

Estate Manager

Gardener

Chauffeur

Overseas Nanny

Live in Nanny

Daily Nanny

Personal Assistant

If you have a request for a particular member of staff that isn’t listed here please call 020 7101 4684, or email and we will do our best to help.

Private Staff Recruitment