Professional, Safe, and Discreet Transport for Private Families and Estates
At The Burford Recruitment Company, we specialise in introducing professional Chauffeurs and Private Drivers to households, estates, and family offices across Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and the wider Cotswolds.
Whether you need a full-time resident chauffeur, a flexible family driver, or occasional cover for events or travel, we’ll find the right person to support your lifestyle — combining exceptional driving skill with reliability, discretion, and attention to detail.
Chauffeur Roles We Recruit
We recruit for a wide range of roles, including:
- Full-time resident chauffeurs for private families or principals.
- Daily drivers for households or corporate transport.
- Estate chauffeurs supporting the wider property and household team.
- Dual-role chauffeurs (chauffeur/houseman or chauffeur/security).
- Event and guest drivers for seasonal and short-term needs.
Our network includes candidates with experience driving luxury vehicles, managing small fleets, and coordinating travel logistics for multi-property families.
Typical Duties
Our chauffeurs are selected for their professional driving skills and their ability to offer flexible, personalised support.
Typical duties include:
- Daily school runs, family driving, and errands.
- Airport, station, and hotel transfers.
- Maintenance, cleaning, and presentation of vehicles.
- Liaison with service centres and MOT management.
- Occasional household or security-related assistance.
- Discreet management of travel itineraries and routes.
Many also have advanced driving training (RoSPA or IAM certification) and experience with luxury marques such as Bentley, Mercedes, Range Rover, and Rolls-Royce.
Why Clients Choose The Burford Recruitment Company
Our clients — from private families and estate owners to corporate executives with Cotswold residences — choose us for our ability to provide trusted, well-presented, and security-conscious chauffeurs who reflect the highest professional standards.
We pride ourselves on:
- Confidentiality — every introduction handled with discretion and care.
- Experience — drivers with proven backgrounds in private service or VIP transport.
- Local knowledge — chauffeurs familiar with the roads, routes, and etiquette of the Cotswolds and surrounding counties.
- Professional standards — each candidate personally interviewed and reference-verified.
Your chauffeur is often the first person to greet guests or principals — our service ensures they represent your household or estate with the utmost professionalism.
Our Process – Professional, Structured, and Discreet
Recruiting a chauffeur or private driver requires trust and precision.
Our five-step process ensures that every introduction meets the standards you expect.
Step 1 – Consultation
We begin with a confidential discussion to understand your schedule, travel preferences, household dynamics, and the level of flexibility required (daily, full-time, or rotational).
Step 2 – Candidate Search
We access our 15,000+ local candidate database and national chauffeur networks to identify experienced, security-conscious professionals within commutable distance of your property.
Step 3 – Vetting & Verification
Each candidate undergoes:
- Personal interview with one of our consultants.
- Full reference verification (written and verbal).
- Confirmation of licence status, right-to-work, and insurance documentation.
- Verification of DBS checks where applicable.
Step 4 – Introductions & Trial
We’ll present a carefully curated shortlist and coordinate interviews or trial drives. Each candidate is fully briefed about your household or estate expectations before introduction.
It is standard practice that Chauffeurs perform a trial drive for clients to assess driving ability and ‘fit’ with the Principal.
Step 5 – Placement & Ongoing Support
Once you’ve selected your preferred chauffeur, we assist with offer management, start-date coordination, and post-placement follow-up.
Our Good Recruitment Guarantee ensures each placement is handled ethically, transparently, and with accountability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you recruit chauffeurs for private families and estates?
Yes — most of our placements are within private households, country estates, or for principals who divide their time between London and the Cotswolds.
Can chauffeurs provide dual support (security or houseman duties)?
Many of our candidates have cross-functional experience in chauffeur/houseman or chauffeur/security roles, depending on your requirements.
Are all chauffeurs vetted and insured?
Yes. We verify driving licences, right-to-work status, and references for every chauffeur before introduction.
Can you provide temporary cover?
Absolutely. We can arrange short-term or event chauffeurs to cover travel, absence, or special occasions.
Do your chauffeurs drive multiple vehicles?
Yes. Many are experienced in managing luxury vehicles, 4x4s, and classic cars, as well as liaising with garages and detailing specialists.
Do you only recruit in the Cotswolds?
The Cotswolds is our core region, but we also recruit for London, the Home Counties, and surrounding areas where families maintain multiple properties.
Contact Us
We’ll listen carefully, advise honestly, and introduce candidates who meet your standards for service, discretion, and trust.
Discreet. Professional. Personal.
The Burford Recruitment Company — trusted by private families, estate owners, and family offices across the Cotswolds for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Community.
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Additional Roles We Recruit Across the Cotswolds
See how we support full household staffing on Hire Staff in the Cotswolds.
Explore immaculate domestic standards through Hire a Housekeeper.
Skilled garden care begins on our Gardener & Horticulturalist page.
For formal or informal service, browse Butler & Service Staff recruitment.
Estate operations run smoothly with a House Manager.
Couples offering broad skills can be found under Domestic Couple hiring.
Organisational excellence is detailed in our Private PA / Family Office guide.
Bring exceptional cuisine to your home via Private Chef & Cook recruitment.
Review high-level security options with Close Protection Officer hiring.
For travel and school runs alike, consider a Nanny/Governess.
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