Personal Assistant

Marcilly Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to support a high-net-worth principal. The role involves a variety of tasks, including extensive global travel planning, coordinating schedules, and managing personal logistics. The ideal candidate will possess at least five years of experience in a similar role, demonstrate strong organizational skills, and maintain a high level of discretion. This position offers a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment, located in North London.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a similar PA role, within an HNW environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring seamless support across personal and professional contexts.
• Planning extensive global travel with attention to detail.
• Liaising with household staff on the principals’ schedules.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Discretion

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree

Job description

Personal Assistant in Family Office Job Description

Marcilly Recruitment’s HNW client is seeking a brilliant Personal Assistant with a minimum of five years’ experience working for a HNW principal in both a business and private capacity. The successful PA will be someone who is personable, loyal and excellent at multi tasking.

Salary: £70,000- £80,000 DOE

Hours: 09:30 – 18:00 Monday to Friday

Location: North London

Start date: ideally ASAP but happy to wait a notice period

The role is based in the Family Office five days a week, and they are looking for a strong team player with standout communication skills. The successful candidate will be experienced in working for a private family.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring seamless support across personal and professional contexts
• Extensive global travel planning with close attention to detail; arranging itineraries, accommodation, visasetc – Travelling with principal when required
• Liaising with household staff on the principals’ schedules
• Coordinating family logistics, events, and special occasions
• Assist in booking all personal and business appointments
• Liaison with international staff to coordinate the principal’s travel schedule, arrival and ensure all preferences are catered for
• Responsible for all gifts given by the principal

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in a similar PA role, within an HNW environment
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Excellent communication and written skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and scheduling tools
• Ideally degree educated

This will be a wonderful, varied role, working in a fast‑paced environment where you will be part of a great team and be highly valued.