Private Personal Assistant
Location: Chelsea, London
Salary:  £70,000- £75,000

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and professional Private Personal Assistant to manage the smooth running of a busy entrepreneur's business, personal, and family life. Based in the family office in Chelsea, this role involves a wide range of duties, ensuring the efficient management of daily tasks, appointments, and household affairs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Professional and Family Support: Manage all aspects of the Chairman’s professional and family life, including coordinating family schedules, personal appointments, and social events.
• Diary Management: Organise and maintain the Chairman’s professional and personal calendars, scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Travel Coordination: Book domestic and international travel, including flights, hotels, and ground transportation for both business and family trips.
• Household Management: Liaise with household staff, contractors, and vendors to ensure the efficient running of the Chairman’s residences, including overseeing the new office setup in Mayfair.
• Errands & Personal Tasks: Handle personal shopping, errands, and ad hoc requests as needed, including managing private healthcare administration and arranging medical appointments.
• Financial Administration: Assist with budgeting, managing household expenses, paying invoices, and other administrative tasks.
• Event Planning: Organise family gatherings, dinners, and social events, managing logistics and coordination to ensure successful execution.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Private Personal Assistant, supporting a C-suite professional on a one-to-one basis across a mix of business and private duties.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Professional, confident, and with a mature demeanour, alongside a great attitude and flexible mentality.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive with a natural capacity to work autonomously across a broad range of initiatives and activities.
• Highly discreet and trustworthy, with the ability to handle confidential matters with professionalism.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Full driving license is a plus.

Please note that while there is no expectation to work outside standard working hours, the successful candidate will need to be contactable outside of these hours (including weekends), in case of any change of plans or unforeseen circumstances.

If you are a highly organised, dynamic, and resourceful PA looking for an exciting and varied role, we would love to hear from you!
 

Lily Shippen – Experts in Personal Assistant Recruitment
 

Lily Shippen’s business support team are specialists in recruiting top-tier Personal Assistants and Executive Assistants for high-profile roles across London and the surrounding areas. Whether you’re seeking to hire a Private PA in Chelsea, an Executive Assistant in Central London, or looking for opportunities in luxury sectors, we connect businesses with exceptional talent. Our expertise in recruitment within the financial services, luxury goods, and creative industries ensures we understand the unique needs of each sector. With offices in London and Manchester, we cater to both local and international placements, offering bespoke recruitment solutions tailored to your requirements.