Personal Assistant (PA) within UHNW Private Family Office

Personal Assistant (PA) - Private Family Office

An exciting opportunity to join our client, within the high profile Single Family Office of an UHNWI.

Based in North London, you will be reporting directly to the Senior PA and the Principal when required. You will be responsible for assisting with the management of the Principals business and personal requirements to an exacting standard, both within the UK and internationally.

Duties will include assisting with:

Managing and updating a complex calendar

Managing incoming calls, emails and letters as the first point of contact for the Principal

Arranging international travel, coordinating meetings and scheduling private appointments

Liaising with staff internationally to ensure the smooth running of properties both within the UK and overseas

Working with various department heads to ensure strong information flow

Assisting the recruitment process alongside department heads

Adhoc duties as required of the role

Problem solving 

You will have expertise in working for/within one or more of the following environments:

Principal within a Family Office

For a senior member of previous organisations you worked for 

OR: 

Have worked within a 5 Star Hotel background in a front of house or concierge position

You will have a track record of working efficiently, with a high degree of organisation and discretion as warranted when working for an individual. 

You are focused, hard working and unflappable. You are used to changing requirements and have both strong communication skills and high levels of diplomacy. You will have outstanding organisational skills and a high degree of flexibility.

English might not be your first language, but your communication skills in English must be first rate. You will be currently based in London. Working from home is not an option with this position.

Competitive package including:

OT Bonuses of up to 100% annually 

Health Insurance, 

Life Insurance 

Extended Christmas Vacation Days

If this sounds like the kind of role you have experience with and would excel in, please contact me now in the strictest of confidence. Please ensure any relevant experience is clearly listed on your CV and please do not include a cover letter.

We look forward to hearing from you.
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