Private Personal Assistant - West Sussex Coast - Hybrid

Knightsbridge Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A private household in England seeks an experienced Private Personal Assistant to support UHNW individuals. The role involves managing busy schedules, coordinating travel, overseeing property management in various locations, and handling household staff. Strong decision-making skills, discretion, and flexibility are essential. The position offers a mix of on-site and remote work with a welcoming environment.

Benefits

Free parking

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience as a Private PA to HNW or UHNW individuals.
• Experience with property management and refurbishments.
• Ability to manage busy schedules and discretion in all matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage inboxes and busy diaries.
• Coordinate personal and professional travel arrangements.
• Oversee property management across multiple locations.
• Manage household staff and assist with building projects.

Skills

Property management

Discretion

Strong decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

The UHNW Founders of a phenomenally successful, household-name, consumer goods brand, with many philanthropic interests, are looking for an experienced Private Personal Assistant.

2-3 days based at the client's home in a fully equipped office - West Sussex coast with FREE PARKING

3-2 days WFH

They are an exceptionally nice couple. Both are very understated, down to earth and private with very busy work and social lives – kind, respectful and polite.

Fully independent adult children, dog.

Responsibilities

• Inboxes and very busy diaries
• Business support, liaising with EA, setting up meetings, chasing reports and collating information and documentation, travel, etc.
• Personal international travel, about 6 times a year, flights, accommodation, logistics, detailed itineraries, visas, passport renewals, etc.
• Property management for homes in West Sussex, London, the West Country and France
• Overseeing household staff in four locations
• Assisting with the major and complex building and refurbishment works to one of the properties – a significant part of the role
• Arranging regular dinners and entertaining, liaising with chefs, florists, etc., guest invitations and all other arrangements
• Negotiating contracts and suppliers’ estimates, ensuring all personal/household invoices/bills are correct before paying, etc.
• Gatekeeping Vets, etc.
• Managing insurance for all homes and cars, MOTs, parking permits, etc.
• Involvement in several charities that the principals are involved with
• Involvement in the principals' investments
• Anything and everything to do with their personal lives Ad hoc projects

The candidate

• Must live within sensible driving distance of the West Sussex coast
• 5-10 years of experience as a Private PA to a HNW or UHNW individual or couple, and some EA experience
• Experience with property management, refurbishments, etc.
• Not a huge or domineering personality, but strong and decisive
• DISCREET Muck-in, friendly, flexible, calm, kind, respectful and polite
• Not a QUEEN BEE or heavy-handed with other staff