Family office · private office · UK & US
Family office and private office recruitment
Chiefs of staff, private PAs and executive assistants for UHNW principals and their family offices. Found through Michael's private network and vetted by him personally.
Roles we recruit
The people closest to the principal
Chiefs of staff
Run the principal's world: staff, residences, travel, projects and advisers.
Private PAs
Personal assistants to principals and family members, often travelling.
Executive assistants
EAs who bridge the family office, the business and the household.
Household & estate managers
Leaders who run the residences and the domestic team below them.
What to budget
Private office salaries in London
Typical gross annual packages from MOR's recent searches, before the placement fee.
| Role | Typical salary |
|---|---|
| Chief of staff | £100k–£150k |
| Private PA | £60k–£90k |
| Executive assistant | £55k–£80k |
| House manager | £65k–£100k+ |
Gross annual salary. Packages vary with the size of the office and the travel.
Why it's different
Private office hiring is not corporate hiring
Discretion before anything
Searches run under NDA and are never advertised. Candidates learn who the family is only when it's appropriate.
Candidates who have done it before
People with UHNW and family office experience, not corporate assistants learning on the job.
Fit with the existing team
Michael meets the people they'll work alongside, so the hire strengthens the office rather than unsettling it.
Questions
Family office recruitment FAQs
What does a family office chief of staff do?
They run the principal's personal operation: the household staff, residences, travel, projects and the advisers around the family.
How is a private PA different from a corporate EA?
A private PA supports the person and the family, not just the business, often across homes and time zones.
How long does a private office search take?
Under a week from brief to shortlist.
Do you recruit for family offices in the US?
Yes. Michael recruits for principals and family offices in the UK and the US.
Hiring for the private office?
Send Michael the outline on WhatsApp. Confidential, with a reply the same working day.