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​Welcome to our 2021 Salary SurveyTwenty-five years is a huge milestone for any business – or relationship. The challenges of the past year make this, the 25th anniversary edition of our salary survey that much more significant and something we are suitably proud of.Like any business - but perhaps more so given the nature of what we do and the unique way we do it - relations...

​A reflective Christmas, a bright 2021 and a huge thank you to all our clients and candidatesIt would be something of an understatement to say that 2020 was a challenging year for everyone. But amidst the uncertainty we managed to achieve a number of things to be proud of this year – perhaps even more so because of the challenges.We couldn’t be prouder of our teams who worke...

​SUPPORTING OUR CLIENTS & CANDIDATES THROUGH THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS IN THESE EXCEPTIONAL TIMESWe hope that everyone is keeping safe and well, and adjusting to the challenging new way of life we now find ourselves in.We wanted to assure our clients and candidates that we remain open for business, with appropriate adjustments to our working practices, to ensure that we’re abl...

​Recruiting for household staff now more than ever involves asking candidates to take part in a video interview, often for the initial stage.The benefits are clear: it saves a great deal of time for both employer and candidate, it’s convenient and it saves unnecessary costs such as travel expenses, especially if the candidate or employer lives abroad. However, feeling comfor...

​When looking to hire staff to help run a household, there are often varying circumstances and needs. A wide range of duties will often require a combination of staff, such as housekeeper, butler, gardener, cook or nanny to ensure the household runs smoothly and efficiently.However, rather than employing and managing multiple staff, who may not so work well as a team, many p...

​We have a number of Open Days planned this month, aimed at a variety of candidates and covering a wide range of roles in Corporate Catering & Hospitality, Ski & Yacht, Childcare and Private Households.Take a look at what's happening, and do register with us to find out more about opportunities in your area of expertise!​CITY OF LONDON OPEN DAYS: 18th & 26th FEBRUARY - FOR C...

​We are delighted to welcome back Diana Cheal, who has returned to Greycoat Lumleys to head up our Corporate sector business. She brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge of the recruitment industry, specifically in the Corporate Catering & Hospitality sector.This deep industry experience, coupled with Diana’s previous successful track record at Greycoat Lumleys,...

​So you finally get the ideal job and everything is in place. But as we all know (because we have all been there!) starting any new job is a mix of emotions, including excitement, anxiety, expectation and usually an abundance of nervous energy. Any new role in an unfamiliar environment will present a number of challenges, but here are some words of advice from Greycoat Lumle...

​When it comes to writing a CV relating to your experience in Private Households, it is important to compose your résumé carefully so that it appeals to both recruiters and employers alike - this is vital if you are to stand out from the crowd.We’ve included some general guidelines on how to compose your CV, which should ideally cover the last 10 years of your career along w...

​As a new year (and new decade) starts, one of your New Year resolutions may be to start searching for a new job?January is one of the busiest months in the job market, with lots of opportunities to find an interesting new role. Recruitment in the private household industry is also currently very strong. For those contemplating it, working in a private household can offer an...