Exceptional Opportunity for a Graduate PA in a Fast-Paced Private Office

Knightsbridge Recruitment - Angela Mortimer Plc Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious recruitment agency is seeking a Private Personal Assistant to support day-to-day operations in a private office. The role includes managing appointments, organizing travel, and providing hands-on support for various tasks. The ideal candidate should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to launch their career in personal support with a focus on confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a strong academic background.
• Demonstrated history of academic excellence.
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities seamlessly.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy and changing diary with precision.
• Organise domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Support ongoing projects with scheduling and document preparation.
• Assist with small-scale event planning.
• Communicate with external suppliers and service providers.

Skills

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Proactive and resourceful

Clear communicator

Calm under pressure

Education

Degree from a leading university

Job description

We are working on behalf of a prestigious private client to find a bright, highly organised Private Personal Assistant (PA) to join their fast-paced private office. This is a unique opportunity for an early-career professional to step into a dynamic support role within an exceptional working environment.

This position offers broad exposure to the inner workings of a private household and office, combining administrative, organisational, and logistical responsibilities. The successful candidate will be a trusted right hand, supporting day-to-day operations and gaining hands-on experience in high-level personal and professional coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a busy and ever-changing diary, coordinating meetings, appointments, and events with precision.
• Organise domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, and itinerary planning.
• Support ongoing projects with research, scheduling, and document preparation.
• Assist with small-scale event planning, ensuring every detail is thoughtfully considered.
• Communicate with external suppliers, service providers, and contacts to ensure smooth and timely service.
• Maintain orderly records and assist with light finance admin, including expense tracking and basic reporting.
• Provide hands-on support with daily logistics, errands, and meeting preparation.
• Uphold a high standard of confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Candidate Requirements

• Graduate with a strong academic background; a degree from a leading university is preferred
• Demonstrated history of academic excellence, with outstanding attention to detail and critical thinking skills
• Exceptionally organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities seamlessly
• Proactive and resourceful, with a positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to take on varied tasks
• Clear and professional communicator, both written and verbal
• Calm under pressure, with excellent time management skills
• Trustworthy, discreet, and comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information

A collaborative team player who is also capable of working independently when needed

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to launch or grow a career in personal or executive support. The successful candidate will join a respected private office and benefit from a supportive and collaborative working culture