Our UHNWI client is looking for a highly organised, proactive and discreet Private Lifestyle Personal Assistant / Remote Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and personal support to a Founder/HNWI. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple priorities and takes initiative without constant supervision. You will play a key role in helping streamline both business and personal responsibilities, ensuring everything runs efficiently behind the scenes.
Private / Lifestyle Assistant Virtual Assistant (Full-Time)
Location: Remote (UK preferred, but open to international candidates)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £45,000-£60,000 (depending on experience)
Key Responsibilities
- Keeping on top of birthdays, anniversaries, gifts and flowers without being asked.
- Organising travel, restaurants and logistics.
- Helping with family arrangements and where appropriate, being another trusted point of contact for his older children if they need help organising something or need a helping hand.
- Looking after online shopping and household administration.
- Booking appointments and generally taking away life’s endless little jobs.
- Supporting motorsport logistics alongside business priorities.
- Keeping an eye on experiences he might enjoy, whether that’s sporting events, concerts, hospitality or other opportunities, and proactively suggesting them.
- Shortlisting restaurants for him to choose where to dine at when you know he’s going to be away.
- Anticipating needs rather than simply responding to requests.
- Organise meetings, prepare agendas, and take meeting notes where required
- Conduct online research and prepare reports or summaries
- Book restaurants, events, and personal appointments
- Liaise with clients, suppliers, and service providers professionally
- Manage confidential documents and sensitive information with complete discretion
- Assist with personal errands and lifestyle management
- Maintain organised digital filing systems
- Support with project coordination and general administrative tasks
- Anticipate needs and proactively solve problems before they arise
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience as a Lifestyle Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or Virtual Assistant
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- High level of discretion and professionalism
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks independently
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom, and online collaboration tools
- Comfortable learning new software and systems quickly
- Reliable high-speed internet connection and dedicated home workspace
Desirable
- Experience supporting senior executives, entrepreneurs, or private individuals
- Familiarity with project management tools
- Social media or light marketing support experience
- Bookkeeping or expense management experience
- Flexible availability when required
What They Are Looking For:
The ideal candidate is:
- Highly dependable and trustworthy
- Calm
- Proactive rather than reactive
- Excellent at problem-solving
- Friendly, personable, and professional
- Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
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