Private PA - UHNW Family

Private PA – UHNW Household – St John\’s Wood NW8 A great role has arisen for a dedicated and hands on Private PA to primarily support the wife of this UHNW Principal in a luxurious 7 bedroom residence of the highest standard. You will have excellent Private PA experience of 5 years based within a luxury household and work with a high level of discretion and confidentiality. Excellent references are required. Experience working at UHNW level with an understanding of the level of support & standards essential. A wide and recent knowledge of London and what it has to offer including latest restaurants, shows and high-end shopping experiences. Excellent contacts within beauty, styling and fashion and your own \”little black book\” of suppliers/contacts to draw upon. Experience working with a luxury wardrobe is needed, this is an important aspect of the role for the Principal. Good humoured, helpful with a \”can do\” attitude, your standards will be high, reporting directly to the Principal Based in the London ( .NW8)and meeting the client within the residence or on site where needed Flexible and available outside of normal hours and weekends occasionally. Manage a busy & very heavy diary & schedule for all personal requirements with multiple changes and creating a forward schedule of weekly/monthly and quarterly projects & events Flagging up important diary dates & updating the Principal regularly Book all private meetings, co-ordinating with internal and external parties. Booking restaurants, theatres, events and organising private dinners/lunches & parties Arrange extensive national and international travel & transfers compiling detailed itineraries A top knowledge of luxury travel is required. You will be used to managing last minute changes and always have plan B ready. Booking private jets, yachts and luxury accommodation Researching and booking holidays and trips and obtaining best prices within budget Arrange visas, vaccines, cars and transportation from departure to arriving to destination Manage household staff/rotas, holidays and recruitment acting as the bridge between staff and the Principal Managing the payment of all household bills, invoices, receipts and credit card payments, reconciling on a monthly basis Project management of and supervising of trades & suppliers for the residence. Monitor expenses and approval of invoices Liaising with accountants and lawyers when needed and report back to the Principal Create household and lifestyle manuals. Updating on a regular basis. Manage private club memberships & renewals. Deal with all personal insurances. Obtain quotes for renewals Assist with any support/visits to vet with pets (two small terriers with the family) Dealing with insurance issues & follow up Managing client\’s gift lists, and overseeing the procuring and purchasing of gifts Liaison with stylists and personal shoppers, running errands. Assisting with wardrobe & personal shopping. Maintaining an inventory of high value items of clothing, accessories and jewellery. Organising and planning events/parties. Dealing with caterers, menus & florists. Co-ordinating with Principal. Assisting with matters regarding schooling, tutors and after school activities/birthdays for the teenage child of the Principal Ad hoc duties when needed The role is to start in July when the family arrives from the USA to take up residence in London. #J-18808-Ljbffr