From London's most exclusive addresses to luxury destinations across the globe, we place exceptional household staff in the world's premier locations. View our salary guide for regional pay rates.
Mayfair, Belgravia, Kensington, Chelsea — London is where most of our placements happen. The city has more private households than anywhere else, and the standards are high.
Our home. Irving Scott is based at 73 Princedale Road, W11 — right in the heart of Holland Park. We know this neighbourhood and its household staffing needs better than any other agency because we live and work here.
Tax-free salaries, year-round sun, and a huge international community. Dubai has become one of our busiest markets — families relocate there and need experienced household staff fast.
Seasonal villa work from May to October. Ibiza attracts families who want the same standard of private staff and service they enjoy at home, just with better weather.
Two square kilometres, more billionaires per capita than anywhere on earth. The households here are small but exacting — staff need to be discreet and exceptionally polished.
South Beach, Coral Gables, Key Biscayne — Miami is booming for private staffing. Bilingual candidates do particularly well here, given the Latin American influence.
Holiday villas, year-round residences, and a large British and Northern European expat community. Household staffing in Marbella keeps us busy all year, not just in summer.
Cap Ferrat, Mougins, Aix-en-Provence — the South of France has some of the most beautiful private properties in Europe. French language skills are a genuine asset for household staff here.
Less flashy than Dubai but just as demanding. Abu Dhabi's royal and diplomatic households set very high standards. Cultural sensitivity matters enormously here.
A rapidly changing country with a growing demand for international household staff. Salaries are generous and accommodation is usually provided. Experience with formal households is essential.
Compact city, big expat community, very high standards. Hong Kong families often need private household staff who can manage apartments efficiently and work around school schedules.
Surrey, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire — the classic commuter belt. Big family homes, school runs, country living with London close by — ideal for private household staff. Many of our families split their week between town and country.
Beautiful stone houses, rolling countryside, and an increasing number of wealthy families making it their primary base. The Cotswolds household staffing market has grown noticeably in the last five years.
Highland estates needing ghillies and gamekeepers. Edinburgh townhouses needing formal household staff. The Scottish market is its own world — staff who thrive here tend to love it.
Upper East Side, Tribeca, the Hamptons in summer. New York households run at pace — staff need to keep up. The city attracts some of the most experienced private household professionals anywhere.
Geneva, Zurich, Gstaad, Verbier. Switzerland demands precision from its private household staff — and pays for it. Multilingual candidates do best here. Privacy is taken very seriously by both families and the law.
Big expat community, compact city, high standards. Most households here employ multiple private staff. Getting the cultural mix right matters — Singapore brings together Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Western expectations under one roof.
St Barts, Barbados, Mustique, BVI — peak season runs November to April but many properties need year-round household staff. Island life sounds glamorous, and it can be, but the work is demanding.
Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Malibu, the Palisades. LA households in the entertainment industry have unpredictable schedules and high privacy needs. Flexibility and discretion are everything for private staff here.
The 7th, 8th, and 16th arrondissements. Parisian households have their own way of doing things — understanding French formal service is genuinely important. Many of our Paris placements are bilingual roles.
Memorial Day to Labor Day — that is when the Hamptons come alive. Households that run on skeleton staff all winter suddenly need full teams. We start recruiting for summer in February.
Cannes, Antibes, Saint-Tropez. The summer season here is intense — villa parties, yacht charters, rotating guests. Household staff need stamina, hospitality instincts, and the ability to stay calm when things get busy.
Growing fast. Doha's private households are some of the most impressive in the Gulf, and the standards reflect that. Understanding Arab hospitality customs alongside international service is a real advantage.
Florentine palazzi, Portofino harbour villas, Chianti estates. Italian households have a warmth to them, but the service standards are no less exacting. Private household staff who speak Italian, even basically, have a real edge.
Aspen, Vail, Telluride. Ski season drives most demand, though summer has picked up noticeably. These are big, remote properties — private staff need to be comfortable with mountain living and able to work without constant supervision.
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