Private Personal Assistant

C&C Search Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term opportunity

Autonomy & responsibility

Collaborative culture

Job summary

C&C Search Ltd is seeking an exceptional Private Personal Assistant to support two Principals within a highly successful private family office. This role is predominantly remote, with regular attendance in London and occasional travel.

You will work closely with another Private PA in a small team, handling private affairs, residences, international travel and day-to-day life for UHNW principals. Discretion, proactive problem solving and reliability are essential for long-term success.

Qualifications

• Previous Private Personal Assistant experience supporting UHNW individuals.
• Exceptional organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Strong communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Managing administration relating to private residences in the UK and overseas.
• Liaising with household staff, contractors, property managers, suppliers and advisers.
• Maintaining accurate electronic filing systems and OneDrive.
• Coordinating household maintenance and refurbishment projects.
• Managing household expenditure, invoices and service providers.
• Organising complex international travel, itineraries and visas.
• Managing diaries, appointments and personal commitments.
• Coordinating purchases, deliveries and private logistics.
• Organising private entertaining and family events.

Job description

• Job Title: Private Personal Assistant supporting two Principals
• Salary: £55,000 to £60,000
• Location: Remote, with regular attendance in London and occasional travel
• Sector: Private Family Office / UHNW
• Size of company: Small, established family office
• Working Pattern/Hybrid: Predominantly remote, with flexibility to attend London and private residences when required
• Benefits: Long-term opportunity, significant variety, autonomy and responsibility within a collaborative family office

The Opportunity

C&C Search is currently recruiting an exceptional Private Personal Assistant to support two Principals within a highly successful private family office.

This is a broad, interesting and varied Private Personal Assistant role, covering the Principals’ personal affairs, residences, international travel, family commitments and day-to-day lives. Predominantly remote, the position requires regular attendance in London and occasional travel.

Working closely with another Private PA, the successful Private Personal Assistant will have direct exposure to both Principals and become a trusted member of a small, experienced team. This opportunity would suit a proactive, intelligent and resourceful individual who enjoys problem-solving, managing multiple priorities and delivering consistently high standards.

Company culture and what makes them great to work for:

This is a friendly, professional and collaborative family office where discretion, reliability, sound judgement, humour and a hands-on approach are highly valued.

The team operates with a low-ego and supportive culture, providing the Private Personal Assistant with genuine ownership, autonomy and responsibility. For the right person, this offers an interesting and rewarding long-term career opportunity within a close-knit environment.

Key responsibilities for this Private Personal Assistant position:

• Managing administration relating to multiple private residences in the UK and overseas
• Liaising with household staff, contractors, property managers, suppliers and professional advisers
• Maintaining accurate electronic filing systems, including OneDrive
• Coordinating household maintenance, repairs and refurbishment projects
• Managing household expenditure, invoices, insurance policies and service providers
• Reconciling accounts, investigating discrepancies and maintaining accurate financial records
• Organising complex international travel, accommodation, visas, transfers and detailed itineraries
• Managing diaries, appointments, reservations and personal commitments
• Assisting with personal shopping, sourcing, gifting and bespoke requests
• Coordinating purchases, deliveries, collections and household logistics
• Organising private entertaining, family events and guest arrangements
• Researching specialist suppliers, tradespeople, restaurants, travel options and services
• Tracking multiple ongoing matters and proactively driving actions through to completion
• Responding calmly and effectively to unexpected situations and urgent requests

What background and experience are the company looking for?

• Previous experience as a Private Personal Assistant supporting UHNW individuals within a family office, private office or similarly demanding environment
• Exceptional organisation skills with outstanding attention to detail
• Strong financial and numeracy skills, including confidence working with multiple currencies
• A proactive, self-motivated and solutions-focused approach
• The ability to anticipate needs, exercise sound judgement and work without constant direction
• Excellent communication skills and confidence liaising with a wide range of stakeholders
• Resourcefulness, persistence and the ability to research unusual or complex requests
• Emotional intelligence, discretion and complete respect for confidentiality
• A calm and adaptable approach when priorities change
• Excellent knowledge of London, including high-quality services, suppliers and experiences
• Flexibility regarding occasional travel and attendance at private residences
• An interest in art, interiors, antiques or craftsmanship would be advantageous but is not essential

This Private Personal Assistant role would suit someone who gains genuine satisfaction from providing outstanding private support and who enjoys combining detailed administration with practical problem-solving.