EA to Director at Luxury Fashion House / London
We are looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to support a top director of a successful luxury fashion brand. This is a senior, high-intensity role spanning both business and private affairs. Our client is looking for someone who takes real pride in delivering an outstanding standard of support. You will have the experience and confidence to manage up, take full ownership of the role, and lead by example, rolling up your sleeves for tasks big and small.
The director works at pace, and the ideal candidate will be calm, unflappable and highly organised, able to bring structure to a chaotic environment and keep things moving. Diary management sits at the heart of the role, and you will oversee travel at a strategic level across the fashion calendar. When the director is travelling, you will be the key point of contact and will make sure everything runs seamlessly, including outside of hours. Duties will include but not be limited to:
Executive Assistant Duties
- Complete management of a complex business and personal diary.
- Liaise with internalstakeholders
- Manage all correspondence and communications.
- Work with the events team on high-profile events, including budget management
- Support speech writing
- Coordinate with lawyers, accountants and other professional advisers.
Private PA Duties
- Oversee the planning of all business and personal travel, and be available to troubleshoot while the director is away.
- Oversee multiple properties, including liaising with tradesmen, architects and interior designers, and researching proposals for refurbishments and interiors.
- Act as point of contact for household and family staff.
- Manage personal appointments, health checks, insurance renewals and vehicle leasing.
- Oversee personal shopping, wardrobe management and packing for trips.
- Prepare properties for entertaining and seasonal events.
Requirements
- You have significant experience as a senior EA supporting a Founder, Principal or UHNW individual across both business and private affairs.
- You have strong experience managing up, and you are confident handling communication across senior teams and staff.
- You are calm under pressure, resilient and emotionally intelligent, with a positive, solutions-focused attitude.
- You are proactive and resourceful, and you have excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
- You are discreet, honest and accountable.
- You have experience managing others, ideally a PA or household staff.
- You hold a full UK driving licence.
- You have total flexibility and are responsive outside of hours, particularly during travel.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, creative environment and wants real exposure at the very top of a successful luxury brand, working alongside a passionate and talented team. The role is 5 days a week in the London office.
Salary
£80,000 – £100,000 DOE, plus bonus and an excellent benefits package
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EA to Director at Luxury Fashion House / London in City of London employer: Lavender Jones Recruitment
Lavender Jones Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work closely with a UHNW Principal in a dynamic and luxurious environment. With a focus on autonomy and professional growth, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that values independent decision-making and provides access to exclusive travel experiences and high-end residences. This role not only promises meaningful engagement but also fosters personal development in a prestigious setting outside London.
Contact Details:
Lavender Jones Recruitment Recruitment Team
