Private PA to UHNW Family

A wonderful opportunity has arisen for an established Private PA to support a UHNW family in Knightsbridge. My client has a well-known fashion brand and her husband owns a hedge fund. As the PA you must be focussed, detail oriented, and used to running a very tight ship. 

Duties include;

• Schedule meetings and maintain the dynamic calendar of a high profile individual
• Manage all travel requirements - both domestic and business. Produce detailed travel itineraries  
• Manage mail & correspondence
• Maintain strong relationship with the staff of all properties, liaise when necessary, advice on ETA of the principal, look after preparations, etc.
• Produce detailed weekly reports  to summarise key updates, actions and decisions required
• Monitor household expenses
• Oversee HR requirements for the private household staff
• Event planning/execution (ie. Christmas parties, children parties, social events, etc.) 
• Calendar management for the entire family
• Look after children’s calendars and activities in collaboration with the nanny
• Shifting from one project to the other with little notice  
• Support with personal and lifestyle management
• Knowledge of pet travel requirements within Europe
• Maintain a strong relationship with the property management company to complete regular house maintenance tasks and ad hoc projects as required
• Maintain medical file and records, manage claims and appointments
• Artwork inventory & insurance renewal
• Handle payments on behalf of the household
• Handle business correspondence, contracts and other relevant paperwork
• Run errands when required
• 24/7 availability 

Skills required;

• Fluent in English - French is an advantage but not essential 
• Concise communication skills  
• Office/Mac proficiency  
• Staff Management
• Property Management
• Proactive & quick thinker
• Self-starter / enjoys working independently
• Flexibility
• Project Management  
• Travel expert

Person required;

• Degree educated
• Previous experience working for a HNWI
• Private travel booking experience essential
• Exemplary attitude towards providing excellent customer service
• Black book of contacts within London and possibly abroad
• Polished, tactful and charming, capable of representing the principal whenever required

A wonderful role for a Private PA who is looking for a new challenge. This role is to start as soon as possible with the lady who is moving on leaving on 12th October. 

Lily Shippen specialise in PA and administration recruitment across London & Manchester. Typical roles include Receptionists, Team Assistants, Private PAs, PAs, Office Managers and EAs across all industry sectors. We are a boutique agency and as a result, are unable to respond individually to the high volume of applications. If you are already registered with Lily Shippen, please do not hesitate to contact your consultant directly.