About Us

Mission

Our mission is simple yet powerful — to provide the right staff, at the right time, in the right way. We take pride in delivering recruitment services that are discreet, professional, and handled with genuine care.

Every placement is guided by trust, understanding, and a commitment to excellence, ensuring both clients and candidates experience a seamless, respectful, and confidential process.

Our services cover the South West of England – from the coastal reaches of Cornwall and Devon to the rolling countryside of Somerset, Dorset, and Wiltshire, extending through Gloucestershire and the city of Bristol.

Our Why

We’re happiest when homes run smoothly and workdays feel lighter, because the right help, delivered well, changes everything.

We’re happiest when homes run smoothly and workdays feel lighter because the right help, delivered well, changes everything. Our purpose is simple: make exceptional help effortless. That means rigorous vetting and safeguarding, transparent fees and terms, and a human, discreet service across the South West. From permanent hires to an extra pair of hands by the hour, we connect clients with reliable people and support both sides properly from first hello to aftercare.

For Clients

Clarity, Continuity, and a Single Point of Contact.

For Candidates

Dignity, Fair Opportunity, and Placements that Fit.

Values

Discretion

Your privacy comes first. Every placement is handled with total confidentiality and respect for your household or career.

Speed

We move quickly without cutting corners — shortlists delivered fast, so the right match happens when you need it.

Vetted Candidates

Every candidate is carefully screened, reference-checked, to us for skill, reliability, and trustworthiness.

Meet the Team

Behind Holland & Gilt is a small, dedicated team with deep experience in private and household staffing. We understand the trust our clients place in us and we take that personally. With backgrounds spanning private estates, luxury hospitality, and HR, we combine professionalism with genuine care to deliver a seamless, discreet service across the South West.

Iain Wylie – Principal Consultant, Estates & Grounds

With over two decades of lived experience managing some of the UK’s most prestigious private estates, Iain brings a rare depth of understanding to estate and grounds management.

Iain's career has seen him oversee large, multifunctional teams delivering excellence for high-net-worth individuals and families across the country. From heritage properties and equestrian estates to modern country residences, Iain’s expertise spans operations, maintenance, land management, and staff leadership, all underpinned by discretion, integrity, and an eye for exceptional standards.

Toni Kemble – Private Staffing & Helping Hands Lead

With a background in luxury hospitality and recruitment for world-class hotels, Toni has a natural talent for identifying exceptional household staff who bring professionalism and warmth in equal measure.

Toni's experience in recruitment means she knows how to make things happen, pairing the right people with the right homes. Deeply passionate about helping households run smoothly, Toni ensures every placement is thoughtful, seamless, and built to last.

The Region We Focus

Proudly serving clients across the South West — and beyond, connecting talent and opportunities wherever they arise.

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