Temporary Private PA - Family Office Based in London

C&C Search is currently recruiting for an exceptional Private Assistant to CEO to join a long-established, forward-thinking global business based in Central London. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Private PA who thrives in a high-level, fast-paced environment, supporting a CEO with a busy private life alongside providing additional support to the London-based Executive Assistant and C-Suite. The role offers incredible variety, autonomy and exposure within an impressive international organisation.

Position: Private Assistant to CEO

Salary: £50-£55,000

Hybrid set up: Office based, 5 days a week

What they do: A privately owned, multi-faceted global business with a long and established history.

Company culture and what makes them great to work for: This is a long-established yet forward-thinking global firm offering a supportive and professional working environment. The position would suit someone who loves being an accomplished Private PA, enjoys being trusted to take ownership and is comfortable operating with the utmost discretion around a CEO and UHNW family. You'll work closely with both the CEO and the London-based Executive Assistant, making this a varied role combining private support with exposure to senior corporate activity.

Key responsibilities for this Private Assistant position:

• Managing the CEO's personal diary and emails, personal travel research and bookings, appointments, restaurants and day-to-day private administration.
• Overseeing household and property administration across private residences, as well as liaising with property management companies and a wide range of personal contacts including accountants and family members.
• Supporting with family matters including schools, medical appointments and events, alongside personal shopping, gifting, errands and the management of confidential physical and digital records.
• Providing additional support to the Executive Assistant and C-Suite, including complex diary management, travel bookings, hotels, visas and transfers, expenses, events and other ad-hoc administrative support.

What background and experience are the company looking for?

• Proven experience working in a similar private PA / private assistant role supporting a CEO, Principal or UHNW individual.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the confidence to liaise seamlessly with senior executives, family members, professional advisers and other private contacts.
• Outstanding organisation and attention to detail, coupled with excellent written and spoken English and the highest level of discretion and confidentiality.
• A flexible, proactive and solutions-focused approach, including the ability to adapt when the CEO is working across different international time zones.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Zoom and Slack is also required.

At C&C Search, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are and how we operate. Our commitment to these values is unwavering - across all our work in recruitment, and in our training and development programmes. C&C Search fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging and has a deep commitment to being a part of creating a fairer society through partnering with clients who are also committed to a seat at the table for everybody. We work with companies that are committed to reflecting our communities, where people can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas, better businesses and better societies. There is much to be done, but together we can achieve equality for all.