Lighthouse Careers

Personal Assistant Agency for Private Households

Lighthouse Careers recruits private personal assistants for high-net-worth individuals and families. Our candidates manage diaries, travel, correspondence and the day-to-day running of a busy principal's life, with the discretion the role demands.

Tell us what you need and we send a shortlist of vetted, reference-checked candidates within 24 hours. There are no upfront fees.

Or call +33 6 76 41 02 99
Placements a year
300+
Satisfied clients
500+
Years of experience
20+
To first candidates
24h

Personal assistants and the teams they work alongside

Where we place personal assistants

London and the UK

Central London townhouses and country estates across the Home Counties, with staff placed on live-in and live-out terms.

Dubai and the Gulf

Villas and palaces in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where households value discretion, language skills and experience of international employers.

Monaco and the Riviera

Monaco, the Cote d'Azur and the Italian and French coast, including yacht owners who need shore-side household teams.

Switzerland and the Alps

City households in Zurich and Geneva and seasonal chalets in Gstaad, St Moritz, Verbier, Zermatt, Courchevel, Val d'Isere and Megeve. Winter hiring starts in the autumn.

New York, the Hamptons and the United States

New York and the Hamptons, Miami and Palm Beach, Los Angeles, and mountain homes in Aspen, Jackson Hole and Park City.

Southern Europe and beyond

Paris, the Spanish and Portuguese coast, Milan and Sardinia, with placements across Canada, Australia and Asia.

How it works

  1. 1

    Brief us

    Tell us the role, the household and the start date. Call, or use the short form.

  2. 2

    Meet your shortlist

    We send vetted, reference-checked candidates within 24 hours.

  3. 3

    Interview and hire

    You interview and choose. We handle references, contracts and onboarding support.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a private personal assistant do?
A private personal assistant manages the principal's diary, correspondence, travel and personal administration, and often coordinates between the principal, the household team and outside advisers. Discretion and judgement matter as much as organisation.
How quickly can you send candidates?
We send a shortlist of vetted candidates within 24 hours of receiving your brief.
What does it cost to use your agency?
There are no upfront fees. You pay only when we successfully place a personal assistant, and we agree terms with you before we start.
What happens if the placement is not right?
We offer a free replacement guarantee. If the placement does not work out, we replace them at no charge.
How do you vet personal assistants?
Every candidate goes through rigorous screening, reference checks and background verification before we put them forward.
Which cities do you cover?
We place personal assistants worldwide. Our busiest markets include London, Dubai, Monaco and the Riviera, Switzerland, New York, the Hamptons, Miami and Los Angeles. See the market list above for local pages.

Hiring a Personal Assistant?

A shortlist of vetted candidates within 24 hours. No upfront fees.

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