Private PA, Knightsbridge, London

For a HNW Tech Entrepreneur and his wife we are looking for an experienced Private PA who is based at the clients townhouse in Knightsbridge (with 50% remote working possible when client travels). This is a live-out role.

The client is seeking top level support and a natural organizer for him and his wife, who also runs her own beautfy products business. The property (6 bedrooms including a small garden) is a full-time residence and may be used less in the future as the couple are travelling more. The Private PA’s office is based at the Knightsbridge property. The property is staffed with a housekeeper and a private chef. There are no pets at the property and the household is run informat yet professional particularly when business meetings take place at the house.

The duties of the Private PA (including some business matters):

• Extensive management of diary appointments
• Liaising with the other staff, including menus etc.
• Booking flights, hotel suites and transfers (including back up plans)
• Providing itineraries and planning for eventualities
• Carrying out research and providing proposals
• Providing concierge services (concerts, restaurants etc.) and dealing with requests particularly while the couple travel
• Handling correspondence and calls (gate keeping)
• Shipping of art work and purchases
• Dealing with suppliers, obtaining quotes from contractors (potential small refurbishments are planned)
• Assisting in managing assets and their costs
• Helping organize events and parties (guests lists, caterers, flowers, invitations etc.)
• Dealing with household finance and petty cash
• Carrying out personal shopping and running errands

Requirements the Private PA role:

• A min of 5 years’ experience as a Private PA based in London
• Must be legal to work in the UK
• Experience of beind based at a private household
• Live in a commutable distance
• Excellent organizational and communications skills
• Great IT and reporting skills (including Excel)
• Clean drivers’ license
• Checkable references from past private employers
• Recent security check

The client is looking for unrivalled reliable support for himself and wife and their lifestyle, someone who is adaptable, loyal, flexible and able to provide a five star support. Having back up plans and taking the initiative in order to make things run smoothly is vital. Confidentially and respect for privacy are important in this role. Likewise the client would only call upon the Private PA in emergencies outside office hours. Some flexibility may be required for special events (time in lieu given).

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm plus standard holidays and an hour for lunch (provided).

Salary: £65K - £85K gross per annum, depending on experience

To start: as soon as possible