Private Executive Assistant

An exceptional opportunity for an experienced Private PA / Executive Assistantto become a trusted member of a family's private team.

The successful candidate will provide high-level support to the Principal while also taking a hands-on approach to the day-to-day running of the family's private affairs, residences and household team. The role requires someone with the polish of a corporate EA, combined with strong private household experience.

Hours:- Full-time, primarily office-based, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required, particularly while the Principals are travelling internationally
Location:- Central London family office
Salary:- Depending upon experience
Start Date:- ASAP
Interviewing:- ASAP

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage complex and ever-changingdiaries, inboxes and communications, triaging priorities and coordinating meetings.
• Arrangedomestic and international travel, including flights, hotels, ground transport, visas, itineraries and private aviation.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the family'sresidences, including maintenance, contractors, household purchases and property projects.
• Manage and coordinate thehousehold team, including rotas, recruitment, performance and day-to-day schedules.
• Manageinvoices, expenses, budgets, insurance and financial administration, maintaining accurate records and spreadsheets.
• Support the Principals and their children, liaising with schools, Nannies and relevant professionals.
• Coordinatephilanthropic commitments, meetings and related administration alongside the family office.
• Organiseevents, projects and additional personal requirements, taking ownership from start to finish.
• Anticipate needs, manage changing priorities and provide practical support across bothsenior and mundane day-to-day tasks.
• Maintain the highest levels ofdiscretion, confidentiality and professionalismat all times.

The successful candidate will have:

• Significant experience across both corporate EA and Private PA environments.
• Strong experience supporting a UHNW family or high-profile individual.
• Experience managing complex diaries, inboxes, international travel and household administration.
• Previous experience managing or coordinating a household team.
• Strong financial, organisational and administrative skills, including advanced Excel.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work in close partnership with hands-on Principals.
• High emotional intelligence, sound judgement and exceptional attention to detail.
• A flexible, proactive and hands-on approach, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• A polished and professional manner, while being comfortable getting involved in practical day-to-day tasks.
• Strong IT skills and advanced Microsoft Office knowledge.
• Experience with property renovation/refurbishment projects or a House Manager background could be advantageous.
• Willingness to travel with the Principals and family if required.