
Katherine Shields Private Staff
Bespoke Household Recruitment

Katherine Shields Private Staff
Bespoke Household Recruitment

Katherine Shields Private Staff
Bespoke Household Recruitment

Katherine Shields Private Staff
Bespoke Household Recruitment

Bespoke Household Recruitment

Bespoke Household Recruitment


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.
Highly recommend KS-private staff to anyone seeking a new position. Katherine is so professional, friendly and very supportive every step of the way. She found us new job positions in short time of periods. We are very thankful to her. Jana&Milos
Jana Fejfar
01/07/2026Bridgette has helped me from day 1 of looking for my next position, connecting me with a family and helping me through every step of the way , Katherine was an added support if needed, Bridgette was extremely friendly but also professional. I would highly recommend this agency to help find your new family and place of employment.
Louise Whitaker
24/06/2026Katherine Shields and her team are absolutely brilliant, genuine, professional and quite simply the best in their field. Katherine cares about her clients, consistently going above and beyond to ensure there is a suitable match for both the employee and employer. We would like to take this opportunity to offer our sincere gratitude. It is rare to find such a dedicated team that prioritises the long-term success for both parties with such integrity. Katherine Shields Private Staff are truly deserving of their 5 star rating and accolades.
Kate Jeffery
06/05/2026Absolute pleasure working with Bridgette from Katherine Shields Private Staff. She’s extremely professional, friendly and approachable. Bridgette would answer all of my questions and queries promptly and also wait for my responses patiently. She intuitively recognised that particular role would be perfect for me, way before I even knew it. Then she assisted with the interview process fallowed by successful trial shift. I couldn’t be more grateful for her dedication, knowledge and understanding. Wishing everyone could have as seamless recruitment experience as me, being supported by someone as lovely as Bridgette. Thanks once more 😊 Marta
Marta S
06/05/2026Hello guys my name is Elisangela -,I’m here to express my gratitude to this company and agency. I was very well attended to, warmly welcomed, and treated with great professionalism throughout the entire process. They helped me find a wonderful job with excellent employers.I would especially like to thank Brigitte for all her support. If anyone needs assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to them—she is an amazing person and truly great at helping people. “I’m truly grateful. Thank you“.xx
Lisa S
05/05/2026I have been working with Katherine for 15 years now and she helped me find a new job every time I needed to ( and before for couple positions). Her personal approach to every individual and situation is outstanding and I am so grateful for all her help. So if you are wondering if she is the right person to help you out with your new job, please stop wondering and get in touch with her now. Thank you Katherine
Patrik Radacovsky
08/04/2026Katherine Shields Private Staff Agency are consummate professionals. I highly recommend their services!Bridgette is absolutely lovely and recently assisted me in finding the perfect position. She handled all the organisation between myself and the client, ensuring everything moved seamlessly and with the utmost professionalism!Thank you so much Bridgette, to you and to Katherine. I am thrilled to be starting in my new position and will always recommend your 1st class services. God bless 🙏🏻💕
Lisa Gadd
16/03/2026We would like to take this opportunity to thank Katherine for all her help and support on our journey to finding a new position, which incidentally is absolutely fabulous. Katherine is a very understanding, professional and kind lady. You really are so lovely Katherine. Thank you so much Dawn and Andrew
Dawn Marcer
10/02/2026Katherine has just placed us for the second time and we cannot thank her enough. The time taken to find the ideal match of employer/employee is second to none and we are very happy with our placement. We consider Katherine to be a friend now, she made the stressful process of job hunting very calm and supported us throughout. We were offered the first job we were interviewed for which is testament to Katherine’s great understanding of matching the right candidates to the right job. We start on Monday and are looking forward to our new jobs. Thanks to Katherine for your continued support.
Amanda Boulton
30/01/2026Thank you Bridgette for finding me a fantastic job and for making the whole process so easy, nothing was too much trouble and you were always on the end of the phone if I had a question. I highly recommend the company and even more so the wonderful Bridgette.
Isabelle Emson
10/12/2025
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…
Latest Posts
A distinguished family seeks a qualified Governess/Teacher for two children (9 and 7) at a British international school in Cairo. The role includes overseeing academic progress, supporting the British curriculum, delivering lessons, assisting with homework and exams, organising activities, coordinating tutors, and maintaining daily routines. Light nanny duties are also required. Candidates must have a degree in Education (or related), 2–3 years’ full-time school teaching experience, strong knowledge of the British system, and QTS, with strengths in Maths, English, and IT. This is a full-time, live-in role (6 days/week) offering private en-suite accommodation, three weeks’ leave, and travel within Europe and the UK.
Interested in this role? Register to apply.
A professional family in Knightsbridge is looking for an experienced, discreet Live-in Housekeeper/Nanny to work Monday–Friday (around 50 hours per week).
The role combines childcare and housekeeping, including helping with morning and evening routines for their 8-month-old (about 20 hours/week), alongside cleaning, laundry, and ironing (15 hours), meal preparation (5 hours), and flexible time for babysitting or extra tasks (10 hours). A nanny is employed four days a week to manage daytime care. The position offers a private, newly renovated living space with its own entrance.
Interested in this role? Register to apply.
A hands-on Maintenance/Estate Manager and Housekeeper/Cook couple is sought for a long-term live-in role on a stunning 150+ acre estate in Berkshire (RG7). Supporting a relaxed household alongside an established team, duties include housekeeping, family cooking, and grounds maintenance. 4-bedroom cottage provided as staff accommodation. Interviewing now to start in June.
Interested in this role? Register to apply.
Featured Candidates
Experienced British/Filipino superyacht couple transitioning ashore, 9 years on previous private 52m yacht. Exceptional exterior maintenance skills and estate support, luxury housekeeping, laundry, wardrobe management and service. Seeking long-term live-in role.
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Dynamic and professional domestic couple qualified Gardener/Arboriculturist & Housekeeper/Cook, super "can do", flexible attitude looking for a new long term role ideally South West UK.
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Superb couple with the best references. Over 12 years experience working on private estates including 6 years in their last role. She is Housekeeper and family style Cook, he is Gardener/Maintenance/Houseman. Both drive and are available with short notice.
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Lovely live-in Housekeeper/Cook with HNW experience, seeking a countryside role across Wiltshire, Devon, Cornwall or Dorset. Available from April. Ideally housekeeping-focused, though a confident cook. Delivers impeccable standards, household management and organisation. Warm, discreet and professional. Flexible full-time or part-time, Monday–Friday preferred, occasional weekends considered. Small dog to accompany her.
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An experienced, discreet House Manager with 20+ years managing high-value private households across Europe, the UK and the US. Expert in property operations, staff and contractor oversight, budgeting and guest readiness. Luxury brand background. Dual UK/Australian citizen, professional French speaker. Open to worldwide roles.
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A qualified, professional nanny with over 16 years of experience, specialising in children aged 0-5. She is caring, fun-loving, and dedicated to supporting children's development through play and creativity. Highly organised and reliable, she is seeking a 3/4 day per week position in London. She comes highly recommended.
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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
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.

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Katherine Shields Private Staff Ltd
Katherine Shields Private Staff sources and supplies elite household staff & nannies for private families and employers worldwide.
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