PRIVATE ASSISTANT TO MUSIC PRODUCER / EXECUTIVE AND PHILANTHROPIST

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is ambitious and hardworking. You will be working for a successful businessman and entrepreneur in the music business. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing his busy and ever-changing diary, acting as a key support and main contact. As you will be communicating with VIPs and influential businesspeople on a day-to-day basis, you will possess a high level of professionalism and organisational skills. This is a demanding but rewarding role that requires an enthusiastic and pro-active individual.  The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a 24/7 capacity – this is not literal but there will be the requirement to be responsive in the evening and occasional weekends, as travel / events may fall over the weekend and your employer’s interests are in the UK, Africa and USA. 

Hours:                          Full time

Location:                      Clapham South and remotely from your own home (ideally local)

Salary:                         Dependent upon experience

Start Date:                    ASAP

Interviewing:                Thursday 15^th April        

Languages:                 French and / or Moroccan Arabic speaking would be beneficial but not essential

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Diary management 
• Travel management; business and private, domestic and international 
• Managing correspondence and acting as gatekeeper 
• Property and other project management here and overseas 
• Liaising with finance team 
• Liaising with individuals and organisations in which your employer is an investor here and overseas 
• To be an aide at events and meetings 
• Provide admin and organisational support across all business interests 
• Required to travel as an aide from time to time 
• Trouble shooting IT Issues 
• Support household management and admin where required 
• Proactively finding ways to simplify processes and ensure things run smoothly 

Candidates must be / have:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a personal assistant, preferably supporting high profile individuals 
• Experience interacting with charity or not for profit organisations 
• Experience dealing with Board Trustees and Directors 
• Proven to be trustworthy and discreet at all times 
• Professional in your appearance and manner 
• Exceptional attention to detail and clear communication skills 
• Project Management skills, ability to multi-task 
• High level of IT skills particularly PC with Mac knowledge 
• Highly numerate 
• Can work under pressure 
• Flexible in their approach to work tasks and working hours 
• Can-do attitude 
• Live within easy reach of Clapham South, London SW12 area 

Beneficial but not essential 

·       Driving license 

·       French and/or Moroccan Arabic speaking 

·       Music industry experience 

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