Switzerland Private Staffing Solutions

​Greycoat Lumleys has a reputation for excellence the world over and we are proud to announce that this has been officially recognised in Switzerland where we have been authorised by SECO and granted the licence for placement of personnel.

SECO Licence

SECO is Switzerland’s federal Government’s authority for all core issues relating to economic and labour market policy, such as sustainable economy, all employment issues and fair working conditions. We are one of the few recruitment agencies that has been granted a SECO Licence, enabling us to legally recruit for roles in Switzerland, working within the Government’s regulatory, economic and foreign policy framework.

Private Recruitment Agency

From Couples, House Managers, live-in nanny roles to ski resort chalet hosts, Switzerland provides many once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for our candidates. Our clients - who have always worked with us based on our 25 plus year history and reputation - can now officially say that they are working with a private recruitment agency of the highest calibre.

Our Switzerland branch is represented by Armin Preisig, who has over 20 years’ experience within the recruitment sector, amongst others 6 years on the Board of Management of AEX-listed Vedior N.V., at the time one of the world’s largest staffing companies, operationally responsible for more than 20 countries in Continental Europe.

Looking for staff?

The talented candidates we place are carefully-selected and have increasingly transferable and sought-after qualifications, skills and experience. We work with some of the best private chefs in the world, place PAs with global corporations, recruit highly-qualified childcare experts and experienced hosts. Whether you are an experienced House Manager, responsible for a private household or simply need unbiased, expert advice on private staffing, Greycoat Lumleys is here to support you. 

Looking for a job?

If you are looking for your next life changing and exciting role in, please send your current CV to info@greycoatlumleys.ch and we will contact you asap for an initial informal chat.

We look forward to working with you!

Send us a message.

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