PRIVATE PA / HOUSE MANAGER

We have a brand new Private PA/House Manager position available as a maternity contract for 1 year. Based from a formal household in West London, you will be an experienced Private PA/House manager already so that with a good handover you can hit the ground running. This is a family household with two busy professional Principals, this role leans towards support for the lady of the house, but you will be expected to “muck in” at all levels. You will be professional, discreet and comfortable in formal surroundings.

Salary £48k - £50k

Start     ASAP

Responsibilities

• Management of a complex and ever changing family diary including all travel logistics for winter and summer holidays worldwide
• Project management of major renovations in three listed properties
• Liaising with local and foreign architects, contractors, suppliers, designers, engineers, etc.
• Managing an international team of 12 employees and organising recruitment of household staff (gardeners, butlers, chefs, chauffeurs, housekeepers, tutors, nannies, stylists, etc.)
• Liaising with family lawyers, financial advisors, private pilots, private yacht crew, etc. in global locations
• Personal assistance to the principal and her children in the UK and overseas.
• Managing budgets, paying invoices, liaising with banks and accountants
• Organising all private events up to 400 guests:
• Buying and selling cars, gifts, furniture, artworks etc. through main auction houses and galleries
• Co-ordinating the seasonal wardrobe renewal for all family
• Managing the care of dogs including vets, groomers, travel and pet hotels
• Some international travel required

Minimum Requirements

• 5 years as a private PA in a household
• Formal household experience
• Highly organised, diplomatic and discreet
• Spanish language would be hugely beneficial
• Excellent black book
• First class knowledge of London
• Excellent administration skills
• Mac user essential
• Available to tart at short notice