UHNW Recruitment Consultant – Private Staff & Lifestyle Appointments - West

UHNW Recruitment Consultant – Private Staff & Lifestyle Appointments
Location: Central London
Company: Poppletons Recruitment

Salary: £30k + Bonus

Company Overview

Poppletons Recruitment, based in Central London, brings over 20 years of expertise connecting exceptional talent with discerning clients. Our UHNW Division specialises in the discreet and bespoke placement of private household staff, estate teams, lifestyle managers, family office personnel, and executive assistants for HNW and UHNW individuals, families, and private employers.

Role Description

We are looking for a polished and commercially astute UHNW Recruitment Consultant to join our expanding team. This full-time, on-site role is ideal for someone who understands the discretion, pace, and precision required when recruiting for high-profile clients.

You’ll run a 360 recruitment desk, working across private households, estates, and family offices in the UK and internationally. You'll also play a key role in developing new business relationships and delivering a white-glove recruitment service.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-cycle recruitment of private staff, including Butlers, Estate Managers, Private Chefs, Housekeepers, Chauffeurs, PAs, and EAs

• Build and manage relationships with UHNW clients, family offices, and private employers

• Lead on business development, generating and converting new client leads via referrals, outreach, and networking

• Conduct in-depth candidate interviews and vetting in line with safeguarding and confidentiality requirements

• Prepare tailored candidate shortlists and manage the offer and onboarding process with discretion

• Maintain detailed records of candidate compliance, right to work, and references

• Stay informed on industry trends, lifestyle management standards, and international household structures

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience in UHNW/private household recruitment, luxury hospitality, or family office staffing

• Proven business development experience and confidence in dealing with high-level, private clients

• A discreet and professional communicator with exceptional people skills

• Deep understanding of household staffing standards, etiquette, and the expectations of HNW employers

• Meticulous attention to detail, with strong time management and organisational skills

• Self-motivated, trustworthy, and able to operate independently in a fast-paced, client-led environment

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary (negotiable depending on experience)

• Lucrative, uncapped commission structure

• A trusted, established brand with strong repeat business and referrals

• Supportive, boutique agency environment with scope to develop your own niche

• Opportunities to travel and attend relevant industry and networking events

• Autonomy and flexibility within a high-trust, high-performance team

Qualifications

• Previous recruitment experience in UHNW, luxury, hospitality, or lifestyle sectors

• Strong interpersonal, client handling, and negotiation skills

• Knowledge of private estate operations, service standards, and international placements

• Fluent English (additional languages a plus)

• Degree in Hospitality, Business, HR, or related fields is advantageous

Ready to work with the world’s most discerning clients?

Apply now to join Poppletons Recruitment and help shape the future of UHNW staffing.