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Meet Tailored Staff - Private Staff Agency London

Household Staff Recruitment made different

Tailored Staff is a boutique domestic staff agency and private household recruiter specializing in delivering truly personalized solutions in the heart of England's bustling metropolis.

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Our title says it all, we pride ourselves in truly bespoke approach in matching highly suitable vacancies to professional individuals.

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Our main focus is on Household and Private Roles - House Manager, Butler, Housekeeper, Private Chef, Nanny, Maternity Nanny, Domestic Couple, and Personal Assistants or any other supporting role to family offices and personal service. We focus on permanent placements, however our limits stretch further to truly tailored roles, mix and match of duties and all round solutions. 

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In our household staff agency London, we understand the fast moving market and the importance of making right choices when it comes to employment. Whether you are enquiring domestic staff for the first time or you have years of experience, we are always happy to guide and navigate you throughout the entire process. We provide private household staff jobs to the perfect candidate who can meet the expectation of our beloved clients.

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We always communicate with our clients and provide constructive solutions and honest feedback, all depending on client's preferences.

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Tailored Staff has been founded in response to demanding market, which lacks personalized approach and follows ''one size fits all'' strategy.

Our personalized service handles all domestic recruitment with competence and discretion.

 

We see recruitment process as a ''Two way traffic'' where close attention and personal approach needs to be paid on both sides. This is why our beloved clients recommend us as one of the best private household staff agencies in the London, UK.

 

We like to do things differently here! 

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Get in touch to learn more about how we can help. 

kate

CEO and Founder 

While completing her master's degree in Economics and Business Management, Kate gained valuable experience through a work internships in HR, setting the stage for her career as a PA.

Drawing on her academic foundations and mindset, Kate has honed her skills through various employment opportunities, ultimately landing a demanding PA role working with high-profile clients.

In her role, Kate has successfully managed a portfolio of private properties, assets, and teams, setting a high standard of work ethic characterized by precision, determination, and a focus on delivering long-term solutions.

Having worked in a demanding industry for more than a decade, where the right choice of employees is crucial for risk management and smooth operations, Kate appreciates the significance of effective recruitment.

However, fueled by a strong desire to bring positive change to the recruitment market, Kate realized that her ambition to make a difference outweighed the allure of a well-paid job.

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And so, Tailored Staff was born...

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At Tailored Staff, we strive to revolutionize the recruitment landscape, driven by Kate's passion for improving the hiring process and connecting top-tier candidates with exceptional opportunities.

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Check out our Blog for more valuable insights. We have created a category dedicated to our Clients i.e. Employers. From guidance on how to conduct a successful interview, through tips about keeping your staff and you happy, to strategies for creating a positive workplace culture, our blog offers a wealth of information tailored to our valued employers. We understand that managing a team and ensuring a thriving work environment can be challenging, but we're here to support you every step of the way.

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