How Optir Raises the Standard in Private Household Recruitment

Your home is your sanctuary. Its staff must match the same level of discretion, professionalism and alignment. Finding those people is not about checking boxes. It is about deep insight, trusted networks and a specialised process. At Optir, we offer a private household recruitment service that does more than fill roles. We build teams that support your life, property and legacy.

Why standard recruitment won’t work

Household staffing differs from corporate hiring. The stakes are higher. Roles blend duties. Trust is essential from day one. Many agencies struggle to meet these unique demands.

Luxury staffing markets are evolving fast. Current reports show trends such as multifunction roles, tech integration and higher demand for elite domestic professionals.

Yet few combine deep household knowledge with discreet search and thorough vetting. At Optir, we do both.

Optir’s specialised recruitment process

1. Discovery and alignment

We begin by understanding your home, your standards, your routines and your culture. What qualities matter most? Which ways of working matter? This shapes role definitions and candidate briefs.

2. Network mapping and outreach

We tap into our extensive private household network across the UK, USA and EMEA. Many of our best candidates come via referrals, trusted brokers or discreet contacts.

3. Rigorous screening and assessment

We assess not only skills but temperament. Staff often live and work near the family. We evaluate emotional intelligence, integrity, adaptability, confidentiality and communication style.

4. Full background checks included

All candidates placed by Optir are fully background checked before employment begins. We include this service free of charge for all clients once a candidate is accepted.

Our checks include:

• References

• Work history

• Right to work

• Identity verification

• Employment verification

• Basic DBS

• Detailed DVLA check

• Adverse media screening

• Social media review

This process ensures you know exactly who is entering your home and supporting your life.

5. Compliance, contracts and legal care

Hiring household staff involves unseen risks. The legal framework is complex. Families must follow employment laws even in private settings. We partner with legal advisers to ensure every contract, compliance check or local requirement is handled properly.

6. Onboarding and cultural integration

A strong start matters. We support induction, orientation, relationship building and clear communication of standards. We stay engaged to spot and resolve issues early.

7. Ongoing support and retention

Recruitment is just the beginning. We provide follow-up, feedback loops and performance check-ins to ensure the placement succeeds over time.

What our network and expertise bring

• Global reach: candidates across continents, mobile and ready

• Deep household insight: we understand what makes staffing roles unique

• Discretion always: we protect your privacy in every interaction

• Trusted reputation: many clients return to us for their next staff hire

We serve households in London, the Cotswolds, New York, Dubai, the Mediterranean and beyond. No matter where your home is, we apply the same depth and care.

You deserve more than CV's. You deserve peace of mind.