PA TO CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Experienced PA required to join an established team in the support of a high profile figure who is the Creative Director of a highly regarded fashion brand, across all areas of their private life.  The successful candidate will be required to work on high level projects, such as renovations and be comfortable liaising with individuals at all levels, from high profile / A-list personal contacs, down to household staff and contractors.   Candidates must be proactive, with the confidence to take the initiative to move projects forward when necessary.  The role will involve occasional but not frequent travel. 

Hours:                  Full Time – responsive to calls / messages beyond office hours, during evenings and over weekend.  Attending events over evenings and weekends too. 

Location:              Central London

Salary:                 Dependent upon experience

Start Date:            ASAP

Interviewing:        ASAP

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

·       Support Principal directly as the go-to person for all needs

·       Liaise with the office team

·       Diary management:

o   Booking meetings 

o   Personal appointments 

o   Private / social diary

·       Manage correspondence:

o   Email management – replying on behalf of the Principal, as necessary

o   RSVPs

o   Taking calls

o   Draft letters

·       Travel research / booking  

·       Liaising with all business contacts: management, publicist, accountants etc

·       Liaising with all private contacts: family members, medical, bank / IFAs etc

·       Wardrobe management: liaise with Fashion Houses, manage returns 

·       Event management

·       Project management

·       Research

·       General administrative support

·       Household management:

o   Manage renovation / redecoration projects

o   Oversee tradesmen and contractors

o   Schedule and manage cleaner / housekeeper

o   Pay bills and review contracts

·       Errand running

Candidates must be / have:

• Previous experience supporting high profile talent
• Experience of the fashion industry would be highly beneficial but not essential
• Fully committed with a flexible approach

• Self-starter who can work well in a fast-paced environment
• An eye for detail and aesthetics 
• Exceptional time management skills
• Proactive and have initiative 
• Trustworthy and discreet
• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills
• Degree educated preferred 
• Strong IT literacy
• Driver with clean licence is beneficial but not essential
• Available to travel on occasion

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IMPORTANT

We receive a considerable amount of applications for every position and there is tough competition in the employment market.  In order to process your application as efficiently as possible, please note the following instructions when responding:

• Detail your relevant experience in a cover letter and include this on an up to date CV
• Quote your required salary
• Let us know your availability for interview and when you could start
• If you can forward references to us, these can only strengthen your application

The more information you can give us, the more we can demonstrate to the client that you are exactly what they are looking for and send your CV on quickly. 

 Please note that these instructions apply to ALL candidates and applications that do not meet these criteria may not be considered.

 Send your information to: ben@sorted-pa.com  

It is SORTED’s policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within five working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted you within five working days your application has been unsuccessful and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future.