Senior Executive Assistant to Principal | London Office

Poppy Lane Placements Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Poppy Lane Placements Ltd is assisting a global investment firm in London to hire an experienced Executive Assistant to support the principal across business and private life. This is a full-time, in-office role with a demanding pace and high expectations.

The ideal candidate will have five or more years in an EA/PA or family office role, a strong academic record, fluent English, and proven discretion with sensitive information. MS Office proficiency and a collaborative mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an EA/PA/family office.
• Strong academic record: degree and/or A Levels.
• Fluent English and right to work in the UK.
• Excellent discretion with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Managing complex diaries, correspondence and calls for the principal and the executive office
• Researching and coordinating detailed travel itineraries, activities and events
• Managing the purchase, restoration, delivery and installation of pieces in the art collection
• Supporting the management of household staff across the property portfolio
• Liaising with the property, household and interiors teams on projects
• Negotiating rates and contracts with suppliers, and keeping inventories, logs and records up to date
• Working with finance on record-keeping and budgets
• Handling ad hoc research, purchases, errands and firm-wide initiatives

Skills

EA experience

Team player

Discretion

Strong communication

High energy

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Poppy Lane Placements Ltd is assisting a global investment firm in London to hire an experienced Executive Assistant to support the principal across business and private life. This is a full-time, in-office role with a demanding pace and high expectations.

The ideal candidate will have five or more years in an EA/PA or family office role, a strong academic record, fluent English, and proven discretion with sensitive information. MS Office proficiency and a collaborative mindset are essential.