Security starts with trustworthy staff and personnel. The UMBRA Team has worked exclusively in former household, estate, private and family offices. Our experience and knowledge of the best ‘right hand’ men and women is first hand and will ensure the best match for you.
Global Network
With a head office in London and satellite offices around the globe, we can meet your needs around the world.
Expert Advice
With UMBRA SELECT’s unique positioning and experience, clients access a global network of private personnel selected for private individuals.
From Butler to Bodyguard, from Chief of Staff to Chef, we provide trusted personnel for homes, estates, private and family offices
Unique global networks of ‘private people’ allow recruitment of exceptional candidates around the world
A personal approach with deep candidate knowledge to ensure the best match
Extensive administrative and security protocols are behind every appointment
Access to an expert UMBRA team with first-hand experience in this sector
Setting the standard of what clients should expect from their people
Testimonials
“We came to UMBRA because of their expertise in Chief of Staff placements. As this is a role which is the ultimate right hand support it had to be right. The team have unparalleled connections to these sorts of unique placements, thank you to the team for handling it so efficiently and discreetly.”
Simon, Client, CEO, UK Family Office
“I’m sure we will need more positions to fill and the candidates you offered were of the highest quality. I’m very grateful for your hard work in finding them.”
Laurence, Client
“Can’t thank you enough for all of your help to date!”
Daniel, Client
“Trust me, it is an absolute pleasure to work with you. The relationship you built, the understanding and the pool of candidates are exceptional.”
Iryna, Client Representative
“I cannot thank the team at UMBRA enough! We had a huge task on our hands to fill a position. Like most, we are fed up of paying agency fees only to be let down. UMBRA went that extra mile, listened to what we needed and to find that solution. Literally 24/7 with this one. I cannot recommend them enough for personally helping us with professionalism, care and speed. Thank you!”
Anonymous, Client
“Firstly, thank you for your time and work spent over the past few weeks. You have been amazing and I am delighted it has resulted in an offer.”
Emma, Candidate (London)
“What a privilege and honour to have been introduced to you. You are trustworthy, reliable and so caring! I hope more people who were in my position a few months ago will find you, as they will be in good hands.”
Norlita, Candidate (London)
“Was a pleasure to meet and chat to you. Again, thank you so much for your time and insights – truly so valuable to me as an outsider looking for honest and expert advice and so refreshing to stumble across such an organisation with such an open, friendly culture.”
Isabella, Candidate
“So glad to again be working with UMBRA as they clearly understand what it means to source top-notch staff even if it’s last minute. Their dedication to ensuring a top quality experience is second to none. It was such a pleasure to work with UMBRA Select as they ensured my Principal and his family had a quality housekeeper, chef and nanny all within a span of two days of arriving in Wimbledon. everything went fantastically, well done and thank you! I always look forward to working with UMBRA as I’m assured their services and team of professionals will deliver exactly what is needed. They do it right!”
Marivi, Client Representative
“UMBRA Select have been great and my client (and I) really appreciate their patience and understanding in this process.”
Maryam, UMBRA Select Client
“Quality, discretion and excellence are at the heart of our approach. We listen carefully and explore the needs of clients and candidates thoroughly to ensure we are completely understand what both sides are looking for. Nothing is ever too much of a challenge. We pride ourselves in placing exceptional candidates in roles where they will thrive and build lasting relationships with clients in private households around the world.”
Jane Urquhart, Private Client Recruitment Founder, Special Advisor UMBRA SELECT
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