Exceptional Opportunity for a Graduate Personal Assistant in a Fast-Paced Family Office

Knightsbridge Recruitment - Angela Mortimer Plc Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious family office in the United Kingdom is seeking a bright and highly organised Private Personal Assistant (PA). The role involves managing diaries, coordinating travel, and assisting with various personal and professional matters. The ideal candidate is a graduate with strong organisational skills and a proactive, trustworthy attitude. This position offers unique exposure within a high-performing environment, with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Collaborative and supportive culture

Exposure to high-level personal affairs

Skills development in executive support

Qualifications

• Graduate with a strong academic background from a top-tier university.
• Proven track record of academic and/or early professional excellence.
• Highly organised, capable of managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex and ever-changing diary with precision.
• Organise domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Maintain well-structured records and assist with light financial administration.
• Assist with planning and logistics for events and engagements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactivity

Confidentiality

Education

Degree from a top-tier university

Job description

We are working on behalf of a prestigious private client to recruit a bright, highly organised Private Personal Assistant (PA) to join their fast-paced family office. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an early-career professional to step into a dynamic, hands-on support role within a high-performing private office environment.

This role offers broad exposure to the inner workings of a sophisticated family office, combining administrative, organisational, and logistical responsibilities. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted right hand—supporting personal and professional matters and contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a complex and ever-changing diary, coordinating meetings, appointments, and events with precision
• Organise domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, and detailed itineraries
• Provide research and scheduling support across various projects and ongoing initiatives
• Assist with planning and logistics for events and engagements
• Liaise with external suppliers, service providers, and professional contacts to ensure seamless operations
• Maintain well-structured records and assist with light financial administration, including expense tracking and basic reporting
• Offer hands-on support with general logistics, errands, and meeting preparation
• Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion at all times

Candidate

• Graduate with a strong academic background; a degree from a top-tier university is preferred
• Proven track record of academic and/or early professional excellence, with strong attention to detail
• Highly organised and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable, with a positive and collaborative mindset
• Clear and professional communicator, both written and verbal
• Able to remain calm and efficient under pressure
• Discreet, trustworthy, and confident handling sensitive and confidential information
• A self-starter who works well independently and thrives in a close-knit team

Why Join This Family Office?

• Work alongside experienced professionals in a respected and dynamic family office setting
• Gain unparalleled exposure to high-level personal and business affairs
• Develop valuable skills in personal assistance, executive support, and office operations
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive culture that values precision, discretion, and integrity