SENIOR PRIVATE PA TO UHNW CHAIRMAN IN MAYFAIR

An internationally prominent UHNW Chairman is seeking an exceptional Senior Private PA to join his established private office in Mayfair.

This is an incredibly high-level and varied position supporting a busy, entrepreneurial principal whose business interests span multiple international markets.

Working closely with the Chairman and his family, alongside a second Private PA and an established Chairman's Office, you will take significant ownership of the principal's private life, ensuring his diary, correspondence, travel, activities and wider personal requirements are managed seamlessly.

This is a fast-paced and demanding environment requiring exceptional judgement, initiative and discretion.

The successful candidate will be highly proactive and confident operating autonomously, with the ability to anticipate requirements, make decisions and bring thoughtful ideas and suggestions to the table rather than simply waiting for instruction.

The principal travels frequently across Europe, the US, Asia and other international destinations, with the Private PAs potentially travelling for approximately one week per month depending on requirements; travel will be split with the other PA.

Flexibility around occasional weekends and short-notice changes is essential, although responsibilities will be shared across the wider PA team.

The core working hours are 7am-7:30pm, with coverage split evenly across the PA team through an early and late shift pattern.

On site presence is required in the Mayfair Family Office Monday - Friday.

DUTIES TO INCLUDE

• Provide comprehensive private and lifestyle support to an internationally based UHNW Chairman
• Take complete ownership of a complex and constantly evolving private diary, proactively managing appointments, activities, reminders and changing priorities
• Manage high volumes of email and Whats App communication, confidently identifying priorities and responding independently where appropriate
• Act as a trusted gatekeeper, ensuring important matters are captured, actioned and followed through efficiently
• Coordinate complex international and domestic travel, including flights, accommodation, ground transportation and detailed itineraries
• Accompany the principal on international travel when required, potentially averaging approximately one week per month
• Proactively research and suggest activities, travel, restaurants, events and other lifestyle arrangements based on the principals' interests and preferences
• Manage personal appointments, reservations and day-to-day private requirements
• Provide occasional ad hoc support to the wider family
• Work closely and collaboratively with the second Private PA, Chief of Staff, Executive Assistant and wider Chairman's Office
• Liaise with PA interns and wider support colleagues to ensure seamless coverage throughout the day and during weekends when required
• Remain highly responsive to last-minute changes, proactively troubleshooting issues before they reach the principal
• Maintain complete discretion and confidentiality at all times

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Minimum 10 years' experience supporting an UHNW principal, prominent founder, Chairman or similarly high-profile individual in a Senior Private PA or EA capacity.
• Previous experience within a private household, family office or sophisticated private office environment strongly preferred
• Exceptional private diary and international travel management experience
• Demonstrable experience managing high volumes of email, Whats App and personal correspondence on behalf of a principal
• Outstanding judgement and the confidence to make decisions and respond independently without requiring constant direction
• Naturally proactive, intuitive and solutions-focused, with the ability to anticipate requirements before being asked
• Comfortable supporting a principal with exceptionally high standards within a demanding and fast-moving environment
• Resilient, calm and unflappable, with the ability to adapt quickly when priorities change
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative and low ego, with a genuine team mentality
• Exceptionally discreet and trustworthy with an excellent understanding of UHNW confidentiality
• Flexible around working hours, international travel and occasional weekend requirements
• Degree educated preferred
• Relevant PA or professional qualification advantageous but not essential
• London based or within a realistic commuting distance of Mayfair
• Strong references and the right to work in the UK
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