Personal Assistant

GerrardWhite; Haywards Heath; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious individual in Haywards Heath seeks an experienced Personal Assistant to manage personal and business schedules, coordinate travel, and ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate should have previous PA experience, remain calm under pressure, and possess strong tech skills. The position involves one day a week onsite, offering a salary between £35,000 and £40,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Previous PA experience, ideally for a private individual.
• Tech-savvy and able to work independently.
• Friendly and intelligent with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a dynamic calendar across personal and business commitments.
• Act as a gatekeeper for meetings, calls, and appointments.
• Coordinate travel, logistics, and ad hoc admin tasks.

Skills

Diary and calendar management

Technology proficiency (Google Calendar, Outlook)

Communication with senior stakeholders

Calm under pressure

Job description

Overview

Personal Assistant to Private Individual

Location: Haywards Heath area (1 day per week onsite)

Salary: £35,000 -£40,000 per annum

Who You’ll Be Working For

You will be supporting a private individual with a broad range of business and personal interests across the UK. With a longstanding track record in both real estate and private aviation, this individual operates at a senior level across multiple ventures, while maintaining a relatively low public profile.

Highly focused, methodical, and detail-driven, he expects those around him to demonstrate integrity, discretion, and the ability to get things done without needing constant direction. The work environment is fast-paced but calm, and suited to those who are resourceful, quietly confident and comfortable operating behind the scenes.

The principal travels frequently, requires professionalism, flexibility and an understanding of the standards required in a private executive setting.

Description

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a calm, organised and grounded Personal Assistant to support a busy individual across business and personal matters. The role is mainly administrative, with a strong focus on diary and calendar management.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a dynamic calendar across personal and business commitments
• Acting as a gatekeeper for meetings, calls and appointments
• Ensuring smooth coordination of travel, logistics and ad hoc admin
• Occasional liaison with other staff or business contacts

The Ideal Candidate

• Based near Haywards Heath (or easy access to the area)
• Previous PA experience, ideally for a private individual
• Friendly, intelligent and able to hold their own with senior stakeholders
• Not easily flustered – remains calm and composed at all times
• Tech-savvy and experienced with Google Calendar, Outlook, or similar tools
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision

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