Behind Closed Doors: The Essential Role of Private Staff in HNW Households

From Private Chefs and PAs to Estate Managers and Housekeepers, the demand for skilled, discreet household staff is rising fast among Britain’s Ultra-High-Net-Worth families.

In The Telegraph’s recent feature, “The army of invisible workers keeping the homes of Britain’s super-rich running,” Cora Partners was invited to contribute expert insight into this evolving landscape.

The article explores the quiet professionalism behind some of the UK’s most complex and finely tuned private households, and the individuals who keep them running.

As a leading private staffing and recruitment consultancy, Cora works at the heart of this world, supporting principals, family offices, and estates across the UK and Europe in building exceptional teams.

Read the full article to learn more about the hidden infrastructure behind modern luxury living — and how we help shape it.