Chief of Staff – Private Office

Our client is seeking a high performing and experienced Chief of Staff to take full ownership across the running of the Private Office.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

You will act as the go-to and report into the high profile Principal, overseeing the day to day management of all matters within the Private Office which is made up of various properties. Duties include:

• Process management across all properties
• Managing travel arrangements across the team, complex logistics and diary management
• Managing relationships with existing suppliers and future / potential relationships across business, media, politics
• Work closely with others across the office and provide progress reports
• Oversight of all financial matters across the office and households
• Manage project work / renovation across properties, rental opportunities, contracts and future purchases
• People management across all households and any HR related matters, staffing needs, new hires
• Arrange large scale events and smaller but high profile events

WHO YOU ARE

A hands-on, focused and experienced individual with experience working in a similar set up for a high profile and demanding Principal. Strong people management is key, particularly across household environments.

Essential requirements:

• Experience working for an UHNWI and familiarity with these demanding environments
• Exceptional time management and ability to run various on-going projects
• Ability to lead and manage a team – motivate individuals and instil the highest of customer service standards
• Strong IT skills, excellent communicator and written skills
• Experience managing budgets and all finances
• Event planning and management
• Experience in coordinating private travel
• Adaptable, committed and highly resilient – able to deal with last minute, changing schedules

The position will pay £70,000-90,000 depending on experience and offers the opportunity to form part of a highly successful operation.