Personal Assistant

Colville Search; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A family office in London is seeking a personal assistant to manage multiple family members' diaries and emails, book travel, and oversee property management. The ideal candidate is organised, proactive, and tech-savvy, with prior experience in similar roles. Competitive salary and opportunities to travel are offered in this dynamic position.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities to travel

Autonomy and variety

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting individuals or families, preferably in a family office.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Unflappable and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage diary and emails for multiple family members.
• Book travel and accommodation.
• Oversee property management and maintenance.
• Organize household administration and events.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Tech-savviness

Tools

Google Workspace

Travel apps

WhatsApp

Job description

Our client are a private family office supporting a busy, entrepreneurial household with a wide range of personal and professional interests. Their world moves quickly — from business meetings, international travel to family celebrations — and we’re looking for someone who can keep up, stay organised, and help everything run seamlessly behind the scenes.

Discretion, flexibility, and a can-do attitude are key. You’ll be joining a small, friendly team and a family who value efficiency, loyalty, and a sense of humour.

The Role

You’ll be the go-to person for keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. You’ll help keep their personal and professional lives beautifully in sync — handling the logistics, anticipating needs, and making the impossible happen with a smile.

Your Day-to-Day Might Include:

• Diary and email management for multiple family members
• Booking (and rebooking... and re-rebooking) travel, accommodation, and transport
• Overseeing property management — liaising with contractors, coordinating maintenance, and keeping things running smoothly across multiple homes
• Managing household admin (from utilities to birthday parties)
• Organising events, dinners, and occasionally, full-blown escapades
• Running errands, sourcing gifts, solving problems before they even know they exist
• Liaising with private staff, vendors, and service providers
• Maintaining confidentiality while still being in-the-know

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Is unflappable, proactive, and thrives on variety
• Can switch from formal to fun in seconds
• Loves organising (color-coded spreadsheets are your love language)
• Has ninja-level attention to detail and follow-through
• Is tech-savvy (Google Workspace, WhatsApp, and travel apps are your toolbox)
• Has prior experience supporting individuals or families (bonus points for previous family office PA work)
• Has a valid driver’s license (and ideally a sense of direction!)

The Perks:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities to travel occasionally
• Variety, autonomy, and a supportive environment
• Working with a genuinely nice family who appreciate what you do
• A role that evolves with you – and no two weeks are the same