Personal Assistant

Lily Shippen; Poole; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Lily Shippen on behalf of a UHNW client in Poole, Dorset, is seeking an experienced Private Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive 1:1 support across both personal and professional matters.

This role covers complex diaries, travel and private events, management of a substantial property portfolio, household coordination and ad hoc requests, with a strong emphasis on discretion and proactive service, and you will be the trusted right hand to the Principal and family, with occasional

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Private PA, Executive PA or similar high-level support professional.
• Experience supporting UHNW/HNW individuals, families or principals is highly advantageous.
• Must be based in Poole or within a very close commuting distance.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries, travel, appointments and personal commitments.
• Coordinate private events and oversee an extensive property portfolio and household matters.
• Liaise with household staff, professional advisers and external stakeholders; handle confidential information discreetly.
• Provide proactive, autonomous support with minimal supervision and flexibility for out-of-hours requirements.

Skills

Private PA experience

UHNW/HNW experience

Diary management

Travel arrangements

Property portfolio oversight

Discretion/confidential handling

Stakeholder liaison

Out-of-hours flexibility

Driving licence

Job description

We're recruiting on behalf of a UHNWI based in Poole, Dorset, who is looking for an experienced Private Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive 1:1 support across both personal and professional matters.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly capable and discreet Private PA who thrives in a varied, fast-paced private environment. You'll become a trusted right hand to the Principal and his family, managing everything from complex diaries, travel and private events to an extensive property portfolio, household matters and ad hoc requests.

Candidates must be based locally to Poole and able to provide support at short notice when required.

Role Snapshot

Job Title: Private Personal Assistant to UHNWI

Location: Poole, Dorset

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Working Pattern: Poole-based, with flexibility for occasional out-of-hours and short-notice support

Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Private PA, Executive PA, Lifestyle Manager or similar high-level support professional
• Previous experience supporting a UHNW/HNW individual, family or Principal would be highly advantageous
• Must be based in Poole or within a very close and practical commuting distance
• Must be able to provide support at short notice when required
• Experience managing complex diaries, travel, appointments and personal commitments
• Comfortable overseeing an extensive property portfolio and coordinating trades, contractors and suppliers
• Exceptional discretion and experience handling highly confidential and sensitive information
• Highly proactive, resourceful and confident anticipating needs before they arise
• Comfortable liaising with household staff, professional advisers and senior external stakeholders
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to support occasional out-of-hours requirements
• Full clean UK driving licence required
• Exceptionally organised, professional and able to operate autonomously with minimal supervision