Roles We Place
Every appointment, conducted with complete discretion.
Frogbins serves a carefully limited number of families at any given time. Our practice spans the full breadth of private household and family office life — from the principals who run an estate to the advisors who manage its affairs.
Household
The people who make a private residence function at the highest level.
A well-run household requires exceptional individuals in every role. We place principals who bring not only professional excellence but the temperament, discretion, and loyalty that private family life demands.
Estate Manager
The senior-most household appointment. Responsible for the overall management of one or more properties, staff oversight, vendor relationships, and the seamless operation of the principal family's domestic life.
- —Strategic oversight
- —Staff leadership
- —Property management
- —Vendor & contractor relations
House Manager
Manages the day-to-day operations of a single residence. Coordinates household staff, manages schedules and inventories, and ensures the home is maintained to the family's precise standards.
- —Daily operations
- —Staff coordination
- —Household standards
- —Event preparation
Butler
The consummate household professional. Responsible for formal service, cellar management, silver and fine art care, and the cultivation of an atmosphere of quiet excellence throughout the residence.
- —Formal service
- —Cellar management
- —Fine art & silver care
- —Guest relations
Private Chef
Culinary professionals of the highest calibre, experienced in private household service. From intimate family dining to formal entertaining, our chefs bring Michelin-standard craft to the private table.
- —Fine dining
- —Dietary expertise
- —Menu planning
- —Private entertaining
Nanny & Governess
Trusted individuals who become integral to a family's life. We place both nurturing nannies for younger children and educated governesses for structured academic and cultural development.
- —Child development
- —Academic support
- —Cultural education
- —Travel readiness
Head of Security
Experienced security professionals who protect the family with absolute discretion. Backgrounds typically include military, intelligence, or specialist close-protection services.
- —Close protection
- —Risk assessment
- —Residential security
- —Travel security
Housekeeper
The backbone of a well-maintained residence. Our housekeepers bring meticulous standards, deep knowledge of fine materials and surfaces, and the discretion that private household service requires.
- —Fine materials care
- —Household standards
- —Laundry & wardrobe
- —Discretion
Chauffeur
Professional drivers with impeccable records, advanced driving qualifications, and the composure to serve as a trusted presence in the family's daily life.
- —Advanced driving
- —Route planning
- —Vehicle management
- —Absolute discretion
Family Office & Executive
The professionals who manage the affairs of a private family.
Beyond the household, private families require exceptional professionals to manage their financial, administrative, and philanthropic affairs. We place individuals of the highest calibre into roles that demand both expertise and absolute trustworthiness.
Chief of Staff
The principal's most trusted professional appointment. Manages the flow of information, coordinates across the family's various interests, and ensures the principal's time and attention are deployed with maximum effect.
- —Executive coordination
- —Strategic prioritisation
- —Stakeholder management
- —Absolute confidentiality
Personal Assistant
A highly capable individual who manages the principal's schedule, correspondence, travel, and personal affairs with precision and complete discretion.
- —Diary management
- —Travel coordination
- —Correspondence
- —Personal affairs
Family Office Advisor
Senior professionals with deep experience in family office governance, investment oversight, and the management of complex multi-generational wealth structures.
- —Wealth governance
- —Investment oversight
- —Multi-generational planning
- —Family dynamics
Private Secretary
A refined professional who manages formal correspondence, diary, and the administrative affairs of the principal with the highest standards of protocol and discretion.
- —Formal correspondence
- —Protocol
- —Administrative excellence
- —Confidentiality
Travel & Logistics Director
Specialists in the complex logistics of private family travel — managing aircraft, yachts, ground transport, residences, and the countless details that make seamless travel possible.
- —Private aviation
- —Yacht coordination
- —Multi-residence logistics
- —24/7 availability
Philanthropic Coordinator
Experienced professionals who manage the family's charitable giving, foundation relationships, and philanthropic strategy with the same rigour applied to their financial affairs.
- —Foundation management
- —Grant-making
- —Charitable strategy
- —Impact reporting
Discuss a specific appointment.
Every engagement begins with a private conversation. We welcome enquiries from families seeking to make a single appointment or to review their entire household and office structure.