Private Personal Assistant

Knightsbridge Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Private PA/EA for a high-net-worth family near Horsham, West Sussex. The role involves managing personal and business tasks, providing support primarily to the wife while also assisting the husband. This hybrid position offers flexibility and requires a candidate with experience in similar roles, strong organisational skills, and discretion.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Private PA and business EA.
• Kind, caring, efficient, and effective.
• Experience dealing with UHNWs in a business or private capacity.

Responsibilities

• Diary management and appointment scheduling for the family.
• Managing household bills and utilities.
• Supporting the husband with EA tasks and office management.

Skills

Diary management

IT skills

Organisational skills

Discretion

Flexibility

Job description

Private PA/EA for Delightful Family Near Horsham, West Sussex – Hybrid Working

An extremely friendly and down-to-earth HNW couple is looking for a kind and experienced Private PA to support their busy family. The role is based approximately 3 days a week in their home near Horsham, West Sussex, and 2 days a week at the candidate’s own home, with very occasional visits to London. You will need to be a driver with your own car; free parking is available.

The role is varied, with 80/90% working with the wife on private matters and 10/20% supporting the husband with his business.

This is an exceptionally interesting role, working with very nice people, where you will be valued and respected.

For the wife/family:

• Diary management, setting up beauty, doctor, and all other appointments and reminders for wife, family, and their 7-year-old child
• Managing email, spotting important issues, and actioning school dates, meetings, and events
• Vet appointments and animal-related issues for their dog and horse
• Managing household bills, utilities, car tax, insurance, etc.
• Shopping via Ocado, card, and present buying
• Property management
• Holiday research, planning, and arrangements including flights and taxis
• Organising events such as dinners, parties, and activities, including catering
• Researching, planning, and booking entertainment
• Assisting with the sale of another property
• Managing IT issues and liaising with external IT consultants
• Handling ad hoc projects
• Supporting all aspects of family life (excluding childcare)

For the husband:

• EA work will be largely remote
• Setting up systems and structures in his office
• Liaising with other EAs, UHNWs, and principals of associated businesses, requiring total discretion
• Handling bank transfers and general administration
• Managing ad hoc projects

The candidate:

• Previous experience as a Private PA and business EA
• Kind, caring, efficient, and effective, with good IT skills
• Patient, forward planner, always one step ahead
• Flexible, willing, and comfortable with mundane and complex tasks
• Experience dealing with UHNWs in a business or private capacity
• Driver with own car