Greycoat Lumleys guarantees trust and reliability for your lovely family’s domestic staff needs. We are a domestic staff agency with a dedicated, renowned service for private households across the UK as well as globally.

Our dedicated team offers world-class domestic staffing solutions

We understand that your household is unique and so are you. That's why we're devoted to finding the ideal candidate for your domestic household needs.

Our well-rounded understanding has enabled our private households and Estates team to create an industry-leading portfolio of traditional and flexible staffing solutions to suit any and every circumstance. Add this to our unrivalled global database of the most talented candidates and you can begin to see how we are best placed to help you.

Our mission is to find the very best staffing solutions for your home - no matter your domestic staffing needs.

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Whether you need an efficient housekeeper to take care of the day-to-day, a proactive multi-tasking domestic couple to take care of your country residence, or a modern, experienced house manager to take charge of your international portfolio of properties, Greycoat Lumleys has talent spanning from East Anglia to the Middle East.

We are here to help you, no matter how big or small your requirements.

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Our professional services cover a wide range of household staff, including private household roles such as:

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A trusted domestic staffing agency

We have a meticulous and thorough recruitment process for all Greycoat applicants, which ensures you work with the ideal candidate for your needs. With over 25 years of experience, we've garnered a deep understanding of the domestic staffing service industry. Our highly-vetted selection process is how we know we will find your perfect match.

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With several decades of experience, we have fostered an incredibly high bar among our database of candidates. The perfect candidate is waiting to provide efficient and excellent services for your private household. 

Ready to hire household staff? Contact our head office at +44 (0) 20 7233 9950 or info@greycoatlumleys.co.uk to start hiring private staff today. 

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Greycoat Lumleys is an industry leader in providing highly-reputable salary surveys. These have become a key salary benchmark for clients, candidates, and the press. 

Greycoat is proud to secure the best talent by offering competitive salaries and benefits, reflecting the value of highly skilled professionals.

 Learn more through our salary surveys about how we provide flexible staffing solutions to meet the diverse needs and budgets of clients, whether it's to hire temporary childcare or luxury yacht chefs.

Latest roles.

Live in Couple Job

Live in Couple Job in Somerset A fantastic position to work for a lovely client of Greycoat’s who are looking for an experienced Couple (Gardener/Handyman & Housekeeper) to work at their beautiful residence in stunning Somerset. The family reside in a 6-bedroom property on approx. 80 acres of land (approx. 4 acres of garden). They have grown up children and 2 dogs. They also have a property in London. They travel abroad approximately 10 weeks a year. The garden compromises of lawns, hedges, rose beds, a greenhouse and a lake. The ideal couple will be hardworking, knowledgeable, experienced, proactive and energetic.  A knowledgeable Gardener would be highly desirable Main Duties All housekeeping duties to include cleaning, laundry and ironing General tidying Wardrobe management Silver polishing Taking deliveries and running errands Preparing simple meals Maintaining several outbuildings Assistance when the principals are entertaining Managing the property Gardening duties to include informal and formal gardening Use and maintenance of garden machinery Some Household maintenance duties (basic DIY and minor repairs) Occasional driving duties Security when the family are away  House and pet sitting Accommodation: a temporary 4 bedroom Farmhouse until the permanent accommodation (2/3 bedroom cottage) is built, which should be completed within the next 6-9 months. The accommodation is on the estate but very separate. Pets will be considered. Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm Start date: December Driver: Essential one must drive Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 gpa, depending on experience Responsible Consultant: Georgia Lester Job ID: 117402  

  • Somerset
  • Permanent
  • £65,000 - £75,000 GPA

Live out Gardener Job

Live out Gardener Job in Oxfordshire An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Gardener to work alongside a Head Gardener on a stunning private property near Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.   The 15 acre property encompasses a walled garden, kitchen garden, herbaceous garden, an orchard, swimming pool, seating areas and surrounding paddocks.  Candidates must be enthusiastic gardeners, honest, reliable and capable of delivering an extremely high standard of work. The new Gardener will work under the direction of the Head Gardener but must be able to work alone when required.  Duties will include weeding, digging, mowing and a wide range of other horticultural duties as directed by the Head Gardener.  This is a rare opportunity for an Gardener to improve on their existing skills and knowledge whilst working on an impressive private estate in a much sought-after location in the country. Applicants should have good plant knowledge and be able to demonstrate an efficient and practical approach to their work.  Good physical fitness is required as the position will be physically demanding at times.  Spray certificates (PA1/PA6) would be an advantage, as would experience and competence with mowers, hedge cutters, strimmers and blowers. Applicants should primarily be passionate gardeners with a genuine interest in horticulture, with a desire to learn and improve on their existing gardening knowledge.  Applicants with experience Start Date: ASAP Days & Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 gross per annum, negotiable depending on experience Job ID: 117401   Consultant to contact: Georgia Lester georgia@greycoatlumleys.co.uk          

  • Oxfordshire
  • Permanent
  • £30,000 - £35,000 GPA

Couples Job

Couple Job, Ireland Greycoat Lumley's client are seeking a temporary boating Manager and Estate Assistant in West Cork, Ireland and County Kerry, Ireland The Family are seeking a Couple to primarily assist with the smooth running of a holiday home In West Cork and a second holiday home in County Kerry.  The roles are primarily based in West Cork from March 2025 to January 2026. Duties include (but are not limited to): Boat maintenance/handling Taking care of kayaks and water sports equipment Water skiing and taking guests out on the water throughout the summer Cleaning/maintaining boats, wet suits, supplies and equipment Lifting boats out of the water/mooring extraction Supporting the housekeeper with all aspects of general housekeeping/house maintenance including cleaning, dusting, mopping, hoovering and changing bed linen Laundry and ironing Grocery shopping Daily cooking (by arrangement with the family) Running errands, e.g. collecting and dropping guests to the airport Assisting with maintenance and upkeep of two additional properties on the estate plus the boat house Supporting the head gardener and team with gardening, keeping court yards and terraces clean Working with the estate team to oversee boiler pumps, swimming pools, heating, AC, etc. Maintaining cars, golf buggies and garden machinery (cleaning, fuelling and servicing) Detailed bookkeeping of all expenses The Couple must have a flexible professional manner and be hard working with initiative.  Being organised and able to manage your own time is key as you will need to be a self-starter.  Skills Required: Computer literacy including excel is required for weekly reports when the family are not in residence Good culinary skills to cook meals for the family Have a good knowledge of boats (Hinckley & William Power Boats) and relevant boating qualifications - ICC skipper licence and qualification to captain boats Be dog friendly (one family dog resident) Non-smokers Discrete and respectful of the family and guests’ privacy Salary:  EURO 80,000 GPA for period from the 1st of March 2025 to 31st January 2026 Accommodation:   1 bedroom fully furnished property, bathroom, kitchen and living room.  Over 2 floors and across the courtyard from the main house Travel expenses reimbursed Four weeks holidays (timing to be agreed with the family. Working hours:  6 working days per week while the family is in residence (typically 8 weeks per year), reverting to a standard 5 day week at other times. Job:  117098 Consultant:  Lesley Jones  

  • Ireland
  • Permanent
  • Euro 80,000

Personal Assistant / Household Administrator Job

Personal Assistant / Household Administrator Job - Nr Hereford, Herefordshire - start ASAP - up to £35,000 GPA A Personal Assistant / Household Administrator is sought to fully support a busy private estate in Herefordshire. The Principles are friendly, dynamic but meticulous, so this role would only suit a candidate with previous experience in a similar role. The family are looking for someone who wants to engrain with the family long-term and enjoys reasonable diversity in their working life, as the position would encompass administration for both the domestic home and aspects of the working farm. The position would be based on the Herefordshire estate, working from the Estate Office.  This is a 360-degree role to support the Principles in all matters relating to their Herefordshire estate. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Overseeing and managing all household utility providers Paying of bills - keeping detailed paper trails and ledgers Creating and maintaining filing systems Overseeing / organising personal appointments as well as business appointments and maintaining the household calendar Administrative and organisational support to the Principles and their employees where required Farm business administration Overseeing building works and external contractors and being the point of contact on site Liaising with the Principle’s EA and estate management team and wider estate staff to ensure the home runs seamlessly Organising and overseeing on site events Various household research projects Undertaking all other usual PA duties relating to the house and estate Skills: Exceptionally organised, with an absolute eye for detail Practical with good common sense Discreet, will be required to sign a binding NDA Enthusiastic, friendly, with a sense of humour No-task-is-too-small ethos Ability to confidently handle multiple ongoing projects simultaneously Efficient and always diligent Excellent time management Exceptional initiative  Able to work autonomously as well as being a team player Proficient in Word, Excel, Power-point, etc Experience: Ideally 3 years PA or operations experience, preferably in high intensity position(s) Proven extensive events, travel and logistics planning Complicated diary management Experience working with and managing external contractors Basic accountancy, including account reconciliation – understanding of Zero beneficial An interest in the countryside and farming is preferable, but not essential Hours and package: Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, with flexibility to include evenings and weekends for urgent matters or emergencies 21 days holiday + Bank Holidays Standard pension (NEST) Start date: immediate Up to £35,000 gross per annum, with salary dependent on candidate experience

  • Hereford
  • Permanent
  • £35,000

Live In Couples Job

Live In Couples Job - Loughborough Leicestershire - start ASAP / before the end of 2024 - self contained 2 bed accommodation offered - £70,000+ gpa depending on experience Our client is looking for an experienced Couple to take on a role looking after a newly renovated family home near Loughborough Leicestershire.  PLEASE NOTE:  this job was advertised earlier in 2024 but due to delays in the accommodation being ready for occupancy, the search was put on hold until now. The family have been renovating the property over recent years to bring it to layout and standard that better suits their day to day needs and now it is time to bring in a Couple to look after its smooth running both inside and out.  The property has 4 main bedrooms and 2 guest apartments which are all self contained and linked to the main house and it set in 6 acres of landscaped grounds.  Family of 4 adults and a dog.  The house has been refurbished to a high spec modern standard and needs a couple who have attention to detail and who can be proactive and manage their own time. Duties will include: All hands on cleaning including sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, mopping and steaming Household laundry and ironing Wardrobe management Keeping and checking household inventories in bathrooms and general household supplies Bed changing Putting in place cleaning schedules for daily, weekly and monthly tasks - deep cleaning Shopping Running errands Occasional light cooking, healthy cooking - knowledge of nutrition a bonus General Maintenance Gardening of the grounds, care of a kitchen garden Use and care of garden machinery General property maintenance both inside and out Managing household utilities and systems (heating, water etc) Pool maintenance Driving and looking after the household vehicles and garages Organising and overseeing trades and contractors Dog care - vets appointments, walking, groomers visits Dog sitting and house sitting when the family are not in residence Accommodation is a separate self contained two bedroom apartment which has been newly renovated.  Own entrance, use of garage area and courtyard.   All bills covered by the employer including reasonable utility bills. Working week will normally be Monday to Friday 40 hours per week with flexibility on evenings and weekends £70,000 gpa + depending on experience Excellent references and Enhanced DBS checks required

  • Loughborough
  • Permanent
  • £70,000+ GPA

Couple Job

Couple Job - Housekeeper/Domestic Help and Caretaker – Argyll Scotland Greycoat Lumley’s client are seeking a Couple for a Privately owned estate in Argyll which is the home of the Principals and also open to the public. Applicants must be able to work in a formal environment and commit long term to the role.  This is a wonderful opportunity to work and live in a stunning location with plenty of outdoor activities, water sports, restaurants and hotels close by. Housekeeper Duties Include: The work entailed is varied and interesting and the primary responsibilities will be maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and order in the property Housekeeping - Maintaining the private apartments in pristine condition at all times. Turn down of guest bedrooms when necessary. All laundry pertaining to family and private side. Care of antiques, artwork and fine furnishings. Flower arranging. Helping at Family and events. Winter/Spring deep clean Fire safety & First Aid Servicing and housekeeping of a selection of holiday cottages located on the Estate Occasional childcare and pet care. Maintaining confidentiality at all times. Caretaking Duties Include:  Some internal and external light maintenance, repairs and painting Public and private security protocol and systems Attending to open fires, heating system and alarms Fire safety & first aid Janitor duties Taking appropriate action in the property in the event of an emergency, fire/security officer Some driving and light maintenance of vehicles Risk Assessment compliance. good health & safety knowledge, including an ability to work safely at height Refuse disposal Assist with deliveries Helping at Castle functions and occasional butler duties Routine inspections of both Castle and Castle grounds The ability and willingness to adapt and embrace an evolving set of tasks is paramount Winter/Spring Cleaning Occasional dog sitting and walking Working with the general public and high net worth guests Maintenance and upkeep of a selection of holiday cottages Maintaining confidentiality at all times The above list is not exhaustive and requires a flexible approach. No pets allowed. Salary: £60,000 GPA for Couple Hours:  45 per week – with flexibility required Accommodation:   A modern, part furnished two-bedroomed flat.  Council Tax, electricity, heating and telephone rental will be paid by the employers. Job Number: 117322 Start:  January 2025

  • Argyll and Bute
  • Permanent
  • £60,000 GPA

House Manager Job

Formal House Manager Opportunity - Singapore, UHNW Principals  A very successful client based in the sought after location of Singapore is seeking a highly experienced House Manager to mainly assist the female principal with the running, organising and managing of the home.  Details:  Live-in position based in one of the most exclusive residences in Singapore Client is a very successful Business man and his wife (children are grown up) Staff circa 9-10 including chefs, drivers & maids  Very formal home, strict uniforms and manuals for tasks F&B is a key part of the role, including hospitality  Mainly assisting the female principal with the aim of being her right hand in the house To be considered Must have EUROPEAN or PALACE LEVEL house management experience Must be fluent in English (desirable languages Mandarin or Bahasa)  Longevity in positions is very important to this principal and must have verifiable references Must have a formal mindset, ideally with a 5* hotel / resort background Must be free of personal ties to live-in without distraction  Must have excellent F&B skills and background  Ideally be a driver  Benefits Salary of Circa $120,000 to $180,000 DOE gross per annum (tax circa 15-18%)  Separate Room and Bathroom (Large) in a different wing of the house Long term contract, we are seeking someone for the long term All VISA's flights and expenses covered Consultant: Andy Hodges Job No: 117328

  • Singapore
  • Permanent
  • $120,000 to $180,000 GPA

Live in Couple Job

Live in Couple Job in Wiltshire We have a brilliant opportunity to work for an UHNW family on their large country Estate in Wiltshire. This is a 2nd residence that is mainly used at weekends or during the school holidays if they are not travelling. The couple have 3 children. The family are looking for an experienced Housekeeper/Maintenance Couple to join their large team. Other employees include a House Manager, Estate Manager, a team of 3 Housekeepers, Gardeners, Nannies etc. Previous experience working in a similar situation is essential. This is a semi-formal residence. Duties: All housekeeping duties (you will work alongside a team of 3) Laundry and ironing Front of house duties when the family are in residence and they have guests Animal care (dogs, chickens & rabbits) Occasional driving duties Vehicle maintenance Exterior maintenance duties Interior maintenance duties Minor repairs and DIY The ideal couple will be practical, self-starters, discreet and team players. Candidates must like children and animals Working days and hours: mainly Monday to Friday with some weekend help if the family are in residence. 40 hours a week when the family are not in residence with some more hours required when the family in residence. Driving: Ideally both to drive Accommodation: 2-bedroom semi-detached Estate cottage provided (5 minute drive from the main residence). It has a small garden and pets are welcome. It is about to be renovated so temporary accommodation on the estate will be provided in the meantime. Start: October onwards Salary: Depending on experience. Consultant: Georgia Lester Vacancy Number: 116790  

  • Wiltshire
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

Recruitment Consultant Job recruiting Estate Managers & Gardeners

Recruitment Consultant for the Estate Managers and Gardeners desk An excellent opportunity has come available within our dynamic, professional and successful recruitment team! Experience is an advantage but we offer excellent training, where a strong foundation and knowledge in recruitment is provided by the team’s Senior Manager and the company’s Learning & Development Manager, so we are open to looking at individuals with transferable skills. The ideal candidate will have either horticultural knowledge and/or work experience in some form. A love for country Estates and gardens/gardening would be a huge advantage! This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a busy, fast paced working environment and who is self-motivated, work hard to develop the desk further as it has potential to grow. This role will have a significant amount of business development not only for their own desk but for our other rural desks – researching large Estates, contacting existing clients and developing new clients. We would consider candidates who are based in the home counties and would like to do a hybrid role, WFH a few days a week but also coming into the London Office at least twice a week. London-based candidates will be required to work in the Fulham office 5 days a week. A driver with their own car is a must. The Senior Manager of this team is looking for someone with the following attributes: Commercial attitude and happy to do business development Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken Personable Emotionally intelligent Resilient Organised Driven Adaptable/Flexible Enjoys learning Team Player Self-aware Can-do attitude Process driven A confident driver a bonus to get out to client meetings if needed  We are in the Private Household and Estates, domestic sector. We place domestic staff such as House Managers, Butlers, Chauffeurs, PAs, Gardeners and Housekeepers in private homes. www.greycoatlumleys.co.uk Salary: OTE circa £40,000+ (including commission) We recognise and reward hard work as well as individual and team achievements. Please send your CV to anisa@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

  • South West London
  • Permanent
  • OTE circa £40,000+ (including commission)

Couples Job

Live In Couples Job (full-time or part-time considered) - Nr Grantham, Lincolnshire - March 2025 start - separate 2 bed accommodation - £70,000+ GPA (pro-rata for part-time) Our client is looking for a housekeeping couple for their country estate near Grantham, Lincolnshire.   The house is over 4 floors with 9 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms and the property is home to a couple who have regular visiting children in their twenties and a small dog.  The Lady of the house is very hands on and would hope that the couple will be able to fit in seamlessly to help her, when needed, to keep the house running smoothly and looking at its best at all times.  This role could be full-time or part-time with a minimum of a 30 hours working week, depending on the couple.  Duties will include: General housekeeping duties - They are looking for a housekeeper with an eye for detail, who has a positive attitude, someone who is easy to work with and approachable Hands on cleaning working alongside another part-time cleaner Laundry and ironing Cooking – helping in the kitchen more when the family have guests and also helping prepare and freeze home grown seasonal produce, possibly making jams and preserves and batch cooking which is a huge help for freezing ahead of forthcoming events Family do host shoots so help at those times will be required both with house preparation,  assisting at shoot lunches and dinners, clearing up after events leaving the house in readiness for the next day and with guests if needed Plan a deep clean routine schedule in rotation to be carried out when the house is quiet, or when the family are away Part of the duties will be to clean the Estate office each day Help when needed with a small friendly dog if asked Keeping family informed at all times of any issues that arise that may impact the house presentation General property maintenance  and helping with other team members on the estate. Driving and looking after the household vehicles, airport runs, guest collection, running errands, vehicle cleaning and being aware of maintenance issues and general upkeep. General house maintenance under direction. Help in the village with the village green, mowing, hedge cutting if needed and other duties as required. Working alongside a gardener and other staff externally as required (grounds of 5 acres) throughout the year Pool maintenance Overseeing trades and contractors Household security Keeping family informed at all times of any issues that arise that may impact the house presentation  Essential Criteria A couple that can show longevity in previous positions on their CV’s. Both need to be drivers with excellent references and Enhanced DBS checks Ideally, they are looking for a couple that will support them by working together as a team to ensure the smooth running of the house and estate. The couple will also look after the property when the family are away making sure everything is ready for their return. A couple who are friendly and approachable, honest and trustworthy. A couple who are happy to accept change and have a love for the countryside. A couple with a positive can-do attitude, verifiable references with a right to work in the UK. Finally, a couple who are looking to settle into a long-term position while living within a beautiful country estate.  Salary and Benefits Salary £70,000+gpa (pro-rata for part-time) depending on experience. A pension will be provided Unfurnished 2 bedroom flat accommodation will be provided free of charge, within the village – council tax will be included but not bills - will be newly refurbished A couple with no dependents preferred Pets considered Start March 2025

  • Grantham
  • Permanent
  • £70,000+ GPA (pro-rata for part-time)

Live in Couple Job

Live in Couple Job in North London  We have a lovely position for a professional and well-polished Couple to take care of a large family home in London. The interior has been finished to a high specification and requires a dedicated and self-motivated couple to keep it to this standard. The ideal couple must work well together and with others and have a positive and helpful attitude, discretion and professionalism is key for this role. The couple will be responsible for the running of the property and ensure the house is presented to a high standard at all times. Ideally one half of the couple will be a good family Cook and enjoy preparing healthy and nutritious meals. The family are informal however, they have high standards and are looking for a Couple who have a strong hospitality/service background. This is a family home where the Principals live full-time however, they travel for longer periods of time, which does mean you will be responsible for the security and looking after the pets. This is a great position for a Couple who wish to be in London with a structured working week and work for a lovely family. You be working alongside a team and be child friendly, though no childcare will be required. Duties to include: Full Housekeeping Laundry (including hand washing), ironing and fabric care Running errands Family Cooking Houseman Duties Driving duties Pet care  Security, point of calls for the alarm systems Animal care The role would suit a Couple who have either worked in Private Households or Private Villas/Chalets or have worked on yachts. Someone positive with can-do attitude and are flexible and amendable. Start date: flexible for the right couple Accommodation: A 1 bedroom apartment. (Sorry no pets or dependants or guests) Hours: Monday to Friday: 8am – 6pm and with occasional weekend work Driving: Essential, one must hold full clean UK licence. Salary £80,000 - £90,000 gross per annum, depending on experience Vacancy number:  115882 Consultant: Georgia Lester

  • North London
  • Permanent
  • £80,000 - £90,000 GPA
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    Debbie Salter

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    Emmi Heikkinen

    Private Households & Estates Consultant (Short Term & Temp Chefs, Butlers and Waiting Staff)

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    Head of Sector (Private Households and Estates)

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    Private Households & Estates Consultant Team Leader (Couples)

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    Nicola Forster

    Private Households & Estates Consultant (Live-in Housekeepers & Gardeners)

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