Personal Assistant

Lucy Walker Recruitment; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to support a high-net-worth individual in North Yorkshire. This trusted role requires excellent organisational skills and discretion. Responsibilities include diary management, payroll administration, and handling personal engagements. The ideal candidate should be professional, confident, and adaptable, ready to work in a private setting that values confidentiality and autonomy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or similar trusted support role.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• High level of discretion and confidence handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise diaries, appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Assist with payroll administration and process invoices.
• Prepare, manage, scan, and distribute documentation.
• Manage personal appointments and coordinate engagements.
• Act as a point of contact for internal staff and external professionals.
• Liaise with land agents and assist with property maintenance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Communication abilities

Discretion

Numerical skills

IT system adaptability

Job description

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Personal Assistant to support a HNWI, based on a private estate in North Yorkshire. The role focuses on enabling the Principal to maximise time and productivity through high-quality diary management, administrative support, and coordination across personal, business, and property matters.

This is a trusted and varied position offering a high level of autonomy, suited to someone who is professional, discreet, and confident working independently. You will work as part of a small, established team, supporting the smooth running of the Principal's affairs and associated properties.

Due to the nature of the role, confidentiality, discretion, and a mature approach are essential at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Diary & Coordination
  • Manage and prioritise diaries, appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements
  • Coordinate meetings and ensure actions are followed up efficiently
• Accounts & Financial Administration
  • Assist with payroll administration
  • Process invoices, expenses, and receipts
  • Reconcile bank and cash statements
• Administrative & Office Support
  • Prepare, manage, scan, and distribute documentation
  • Maintain contracts, records, and filing systems
  • Support general office coordination and purchasing where required
• Personal & Lifestyle Support
  • Manage personal appointments
  • Support coordination of private and social engagements alongside an existing PA
• Gatekeeping & Liaison
  • Act as a key point of contact for internal staff and external professional contacts
  • Manage enquiries with discretion and sound judgement
• Estate & Property Support
  • Liaise with land agents, tenant farmers, and contractors
  • Assist with land contracts, maintenance schedules, and procurement
  • Support the administration and upkeep of additional UK and overseas residences

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or similar trusted support role
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• High level of discretion and confidence handling sensitive information
• Sound numerical skills with basic bookkeeping or accounts experience
• Comfortable using a range of IT systems and adapting to new tools

Personal Attributes

• Professional, calm, and self-sufficient
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Flexible, adaptable, and proactive
• Comfortable working within a close-knit team while maintaining confidentiality

This role would suit a career PA seeking a long-term, trusted position within a private environment, offering variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to build a strong working relationship with the Principal.

Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we are unable to respond to each one. If you have not heard from us within 7 days then you have been unsuccessful.