Part-Time Private PA & House Manager

Part-Time Private PA & House Manager to Private Family / 2 Days Onsite per Week / West London

Our client, a successful fashion entrepreneur and busy working mother of two young children, is looking for an experienced Private PA & House Manager to overseeher home in West London. The house is running smoothly, with systems and processes in place, so this is a wonderful opportunity for someone to step in, take ownership and keep the household running to the highest standard. The household staff includes 2 nannies and a long-serving housekeeper. The principal is quiet, creative and a perfectionist with very high standards and clear preferences, whilst also being reasonableand friendly.

Private PA & House Manager duties involved, but not limited to:

• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the household and being fully accountable for it, dealing with issues as they arise.




• Managing the household staff, including the nannies' week-on, week-off rota and the housekeeper.




• Sourcing and arranging cover when needed, such as relief nannies.




• Handling difficult conversations with staff and contractors with confidence and tact.




• Sourcing, booking and managing tradespeople and contractors.




• Managing property maintenance and compliance, including boiler and gas safety checks, certificates, council tax, TV licence and annual renewals.




• Supporting the Principal's personal life, including restaurant and personal bookings, holidays and personal appointments.




• Maintaining supplier and contact relationships, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Private PA to a HNWI or high profile person is essential. This is not a fashion role and would not suit someone looking to move into that industry.




• A proactive, can-do attitude and quick to respond, with the calm understanding that in a busy family home, something will always need fixing.




• Confidence to manage staff and handle challenging conversations.




• Kind and understanding towards a busy working parent, while keeping the relationship professional.




• Cultured and well-informed, with a good sense of what's going on in London.




• Strict discretion is essential.




• Enjoys being around young children (desirable).




• Some flexibility outside of core hours, as plans can change at short notice.

This is a part-time role of 20 hours per week, with 2 days per week onsite at the family home in West London. It would suit someone who wants a good work-life balance but is happy to be responsive when plans change.

Salary:£60-65k pro rata

Hours:20 hours per week, including 2 days onsite in West London