Types of Household Staff we provide:
Couples (UK)
The Greycoat Lumleys name is synonymous with trust, resilience and reliability in private households up and down the country - and around the world.
We understand that your household is unique and so are you. And it is this understanding that 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 - whether you need an efficient child-friendly 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. We are here to help you, no matter how big or small your requirements.
Types of Household Staff we provide:
Couples (UK)
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