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.
I 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
10/12/2025I’m delighted to say that, I am highly impressed and satisfied with KPS with Bridgitte . She demonstrated professionalism,support kindness . She was so proactive and prices in all aspects.Highly recommended to everyone 😊
Katalin Kallo
06/11/2025I would love to highly recommend Katherine Shields Private staff Agency. From the beginning Katherine and Briggent were really helpful. The service is high standard. They help and advice with all the steps to find dreams couple job! We so happy we are registered there.
Karolina Gutowicz
08/10/2025Katherine was very polite and friendly from the time a job was found until the contracts were signed, and even after she was very helpful whenever we had any questions.
Levente Ármós (Sawyer)
23/09/2025Mrs Bridgette is brilliant, She helped me finding a job, she was so involved in everything, if I can I would give her 10 stars, Thank you Bridgette and all the team! ☀️
Florica Cuc
22/09/2025Ms Katherine is an absolute star , therefore , I will add 5 more ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to this review ! From the very first call / contact we felt like someone she genuinely wanted to help. She guided us through every step, answered our endless questions and always kept us updated . Honestly - if all recruiters were like Ms Katherine - job hunting would actually be … flawless , I could say ! Fantastic experience and professionalism ! Highly recommended !
Sorin Ghilan
10/09/2025
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…
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High-profile London household seeks an experienced Domestic Couple with exceptional standards of housekeeping, cooking, and service. The role requires a detail-oriented, discreet, and professional couple able to maintain the property to the highest level.:
- Meticulous housekeeping, laundry, wardrobe and home organisation
- High-standard family cooking (on occasions, no dinner parties)
- Serving and light butler duties
- Partner to manage plant room, basic houseman duties and support with driving (one driver required)
- Garden support (team of gardeners employed)
- Security presence on-site when the principal is away
Five-day week but flexibility required when principal in residence; days off taken when the principal not in residence. Must sleep at property for security (apart from scheduled holidays/booked time off).
Private, self-contained one-bedroom flat provided with costs covered
Interviewing now to start when ideal couple found
Location:Knightsbridge, SW3
Availability: ASAP
Salary: £90k+ gross combined
Ref: ZR 834
Apply for this role here:
A wonderful client is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Live-out Head Housekeeper to manage the day-to-day cleanliness, organisation and upkeep of a newly refurbished private residence in Kensington, London.
The successful candidate will also oversee a nearby guest property, ensuring it remains in pristine condition and is always ready for guests.
This is a hands-on role with elements of household management, requiring someone who is proactive, discreet and capable of working independently. The ideal candidate will be meticulous, detail-oriented and comfortable liaising with family members, guests and external service providers.
This is a full time role working Monday to Friday from 9am – 6pm.
Role to commence as soon as the right candidate is found.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated, trustworthy individual with extensive experience looking to join a prestigious private household on a long-term basis.
Availability: ASAP
Salary: £50k + gross
Ref: ZR 840
A lovely client is seeking a discreet, hands-on and highly experienced Live-in Groundsman/Head Gardener for a full-time, long-term role on a 40-acre private estate in Surrey.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day care, presentation and long-term management of the estate, maintaining lawns, parkland, woodland, paddocks, driveway and formal landscaped areas to an exceptional standard, carrying out all seasonal horticultural tasks and assisting with planting schemes, borders and the kitchen garden.
Duties also include the care and welfare of animals (dogs, cats, chickens, alpacas and sheep), daily dog walking, operation and maintenance of estate machinery, oversight of irrigation, drainage, fencing and infrastructure, maintenance of hard landscaping, fountains and outdoor furniture, supervision of other grounds staff and contractors and management of tennis court and swimming pool maintenance.
Additional responsibilities include estate security when the principals are away, occasional driving and school runs, indoor handyman tasks, assistance with vehicle servicing and willingness to travel occasionally to the family’s London residence to address any issues.
Location: Surrey
Availability: March / April
Salary: £40k gross
Ref: ZR 848
Apply for this role here:
Recently Registered 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.
Enquire about this specific candidate, click here.
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.
Enquire about this specific candidate, click here.
“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
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.
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Katherine Shields Private Staff sources and supplies elite household staff & nannies for private families and employers worldwide.
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