Private Executive Assistant/House Manager

Knightsbridge; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious private household is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant/Private PA to manage two residences both in the UK and abroad. The successful candidate will oversee operations, manage staff, handle budgets, and coordinate international travel. Applicants should have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role, possess exceptional organisational skills, and be comfortable working in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a private PA/EA at a senior level.
• Previous experience managing properties and household staff.
• Comfortable working in a high-performance, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across 2 properties.
• Coordinate complex, multi-leg international travel and scheduling.
• Act as the main point of contact between the principal and all external parties.

Skills

Exceptional organisational skills

Attention to detail

Emotional intelligence

Proactive and solutions-focused

Job description

Private Executive Assistant/House Manager paying up to £90,000 - London

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Senior Executive Assistant/Private PA to support an internationally renowned VIP in a fast-paced, highly demanding private household based 5 days in, being on call out of hours.

This position sits at the heart of operations, overseeing the seamless management of two private residences in the UK and abroad. You will act as the principal's right hand, managing staff, coordinating international travel, maintaining complex diaries, and liaising with high-level external advisors and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations across 2 properties
• Manage domestic and maintenance staff across locations
• Handle household budgets, payments, and expense reporting
• Coordinate complex, multi-leg international travel and scheduling
• Liaise with accountants, lawyers, contractors, and vendors
• Implement and refine procedures for efficiency and consistency
• Act as the main point of contact between the principal and all household and external parties
• Work on-site across the London office and residence (5 days per week)
• Be available outside of core hours and travel internationally as needed (1–2 times/month)

Requirements:

• Ideally English mother tongue
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a private PA/EA at a senior level
• Previous experience managing properties and household staff
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• Unflappable under pressure, proactive, and solutions-focused
• High levels of emotional intelligence, discretion, and resilience
• Comfortable working in a high-performance, high-pressure environment

Desirable:

• Experience supporting ultra-high-net-worth individual
• Driving Licence
• Familiarity with household management systems and luxury service standards
• Ambition to grow into a Chief of Staff role