Breath-taking scenery, outdoor pursuits, history, culture and a unique community spirit, this region offers a chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of life. Greycoat Lumleys Scotland covers the Scottish, Cumbrian and Northumberland regions, providing staff to Private Households and Estates.
Specialist Lesley Jones heads up our Scottish office and is an expert in recruitment for this region, having many years’ experience. Based in Hill Street, an area of Edinburgh that is a hub for Land and Sporting Agents, Greycoat Lumleys is the only recruitment agency in this market with an office locally and Lesley and her team have gained a national and international reputation thanks to their unique understanding of the needs of our clients and ability to find the best recruitment matches.
Our service is tailored to you. We can meet with you and take a consultative approach, gaining a detailed understanding of your needs and giving you impartial advice based on the current market. Greycoat Lumleys is known for its commentary on private staffing trends and is regularly quoted by the press. We will use our expertise to attract the best, most experienced or most talented candidates for your roles. We pass rigorous audits by The Care Inspectorate so that our clients can be reassured that our nanny and other childcare placements are of the highest standard.
The current average salary for a housekeeper in Scotland and the surrounding regions is £35,000+ and a couple can expect to earn upwards of £50,000+. Many roles include accommodation within estate grounds.
The areas covered by our Scotland team are Scotland, Northumberland, Cumbria, Isle of Man and Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Tyne and Wear
If you are looking for staff or looking for roles in Scotland do get in touch with the office and speak to Lesley about how we can help you.
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