Prestigious Family Office - PPA

This is an exceptional opportunity within a prestigious private office. We are seeking an outstanding PPA to provide dedicated support to an UHNW principal with a busy, interesting and varied lifestyle.This is a position for someone who is naturally organised, quietly confident, highly resourceful and always thinking several steps ahead.The role offers considerable variety and responsibility, encompassing everything from managing a complex schedule and coordinating international travel to overseeing lifestyle arrangements, private residences and personal projects.The successful candidate will be a trusted and integral part of the principal's support network, bringing initiative, sound judgement and an instinctive understanding of what excellent personal service looks like.• Manage a busy and complex diary, coordinating appointments, meetings, events and travel.• Act as the principal’s key point of contact for personal and administrative matters.• Manage correspondence, invitations and communications on the principal’s behalf.• Prepare meeting briefs and ensure the principal is fully prepared for engagements.• Maintain accurate records, contacts and filing systems.• Take ownership of personal projects and ad hoc requests.• Organise UK and international travel, including detailed itineraries and contingency planning.• Coordinate transport, accommodation, restaurant reservations, tickets and private appointments.• Research and arrange trusted services, suppliers and specialist appointments.• Assist with personal shopping, gifts and other lifestyle requirements.• Liaise with household staff, property managers, contractors and other family properties.• Help ensure the smooth running of the principal’s residences.• Support the recruitment, onboarding and management of household staff.• Oversee household administration, inventories and petty cash for the London residence.• Organise private lunches, dinners, family gatherings and social events.• Manage guest communications and event logistics.• Welcome visitors to the residence when required.• Ensure events are professionally organised and run seamlessly.About You• You have a strong track record supporting UHNW individuals, entrepreneurs or private families.• You are confident managing complex and ever-changing priorities without needing direction.• You have exceptional organisational skills and an eye for detail.• You are resourceful, solutions-oriented and enjoy taking ownership.• You communicate with confidence and professionalism at every level.• You understand the importance of discretion, loyalty and absolute confidentiality.• You bring warmth, emotional intelligence and a positive approach to everything you do.• Previous experience in a family office or private household is highly desirable• A genuine interest in London's cultural, social and hospitality scene would be advantageous• A UK driving licence is preferable but not essential. We act as an employment agency for this role. Knightsbridge Recruitment specialise in Chiefs of Staff, EAs, PAs, Private PAs, Team Assistants, Receptionists and Office Managers across all industries. If you are already registered with us please contact your consultant directly. Due to the large number of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to them all individually.