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Personal Assistant / House Manager
Poppy Lane Placements Ltd
London
On-site
GBP 60,000 - 80,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Family PA/House Manager for a prestigious household in Mayfair. This temporary role offers the chance to manage a small household team, ensuring the Principals' needs are met while overseeing property maintenance and staff schedules. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in formal households, be flexible, and possess excellent communication skills. This position is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to take on a variety of responsibilities, from diary management to event planning. Join a supportive team and make a significant impact in a luxurious setting.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in a private household as a House Manager/PA.
- Must be fluent in English and have excellent contactable references.
Responsibilities
- Manage household staff and ensure high standards of service.
- Handle diary management, travel arrangements, and event planning.
- Oversee property maintenance and contractor projects.
Skills
Education
Job description
HOUSE MANAGER/PA (10-12 months temp. cover), PRIVATE HOUSEHOLD, MAYFAIR £70,000-£80,000 (pro-rata)
Role: Family PA / House Manager
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 09:00 – 18:00pm
Location: Private Household, Mayfair
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 gross per annum (pro rata)
Start: August 2025
We are seeking an experienced, flexible and dynamic Family PA/ House Manager for an UHNW Couple based in Mayfair, Central London - for temporary cover period of up to 12 months.
The PA/ House Manager will ensure all of the Principals’ needs are met and anticipated and manage a small household team, leading by example in a service-oriented manner.
The Family travel frequently to other global residences, and Family PA duties include diary management & travel arrangements. When the Clients are in-residence, planning small events and the day-to-day administration of general family life from booking appointments to paying invoices are required.
This is a semi-formal apartment property, and as a House Manager, you will oversee the property maintenance to the highest standards – by scheduling and monitoring contractor projects big and small and overseeing household standards of housekeeping and service. You will also manage staff schedules and field their general day-to-day queries to ensure an efficient, productive, and happy team.
Candidates should have proven longevity within formal households and be open to becoming involved in every aspect of the household.
There will be occasional contact out-of-hours, so a flexible approach is key. A fixed term contract of between 10-12 months will be offered for this role. To be considered for this role you must:
- Be eligible to work within the UK
- Have a valid passport
- Have 5+ years of experience working within a private household as a House Manager/Private PA
- Have excellent contactable references
- Be fluent in English Language
- Possess (/be willing to get) an up-to-date DBS check
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