Travelling Valet (Private Household, Global)
Our client, a private individual with a global lifestyle, is looking for a Travelling Valet to join a small personal team. You will travel with the Principal for up to 200 to 250 days a year. The role has no fixed base.
You will work directly with an experienced Senior Valet, who will train and mentor you. The Senior Valet will oversee the role day to day, with reporting and oversight from the Chief of Staff.
Your main job is managing the Principal's wardrobe and personal presentation wherever they are in the world. You will also help with butler and PA tasks when the Senior Valet or wider team asks.
What you will do
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Pack and unpack for frequent international trips
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Plan outfits for different climates, dress codes and events
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Care for clothing to a high standard, including pressing, steaming, spot cleaning and arranging dry cleaning
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Look after shoes, accessories, watches and personal items, and keep a detailed wardrobe inventory
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Prepare hotel rooms and residences before the Principal arrives
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Run errands, including personal shopping, collections and deliveries
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Handle luggage, customs paperwork and transfers
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Work with hotel concierges, butlers, household staff and the Principal's wider team
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Keep track of the schedule and anticipate what the Principal needs
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Look after the Principal's dog on some trips
What we are looking for
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A background in luxury hospitality, yacht service, butler training or private household service. You do not need formal valet experience. Attitude, discretion and service skills matter most.
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Excellent personal presentation
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The physical fitness to handle near-constant travel, often with heavy luggage
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A valid passport that lets you travel internationally without visa restrictions
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Knowledge of tailoring, fabrics and luxury brands is a plus
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Calm and methodical under pressure, able to stay in the background or step in as needed
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Works well in a small team
Confidentiality
This is a confidential search. You will sign a full non-disclosure agreement. The role has a strict no-photography and no-social-media policy.
Package
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£80,000 to £90,000 per year (€95,000 to €105,000 / $105,000 to $120,000)
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Health insurance and workplace pension
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Discretionary annual bonus
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All travel costs covered while on assignment, including accommodation and per diems
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Travelling Valet Job employer: Greycoat Lumleys
At Greycoat Lumleys, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that values discretion and flexibility. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, a supportive culture that fosters personal growth, and unique opportunities to travel internationally while working closely with a prestigious family. Join us in Surrey and London for a rewarding career where your contributions truly matter.
