Chief of Staff/EA, Paris

UHNW private household in Paris requires a very experienced Chief of Staff/EA to head up their established team.
 
This job is primarily based at the family's private residence in Paris, but there are also other residences to manage, located throughout Europe. 
 
Duties to include:

• Recruit, train and manage all household staff (approximately 20 people), including all HR issues and procedures.
• Co-ordinate operations across the different households
• Source and manage suppliers and contractors for all the properties.  Negotiate with suppliers for cost-effective solutions.
• Household maintenance - both proactive and reactive
• All household budgets across all the properties
• Maintenance of all vehicles
• Travel planning for the principals, co-ordinate air and ground transportation logistics, working closely with the PA.
• Organise and manage events and social gatherings
• Menu planning with the chef
• Create and manage multiple inventories 
• Oversee security for all households
• Co-ordinate the opening and closing of the properties, according to the principals' travel plans
• Be the first point of contact for the principals.

• Applicants must be fluent in French, English and Spanish.  Italian/additional languages is a  plus.
• Must have extensive Chief of Staff/Private Household Management experience, at UHNW level.  This is paramount.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A natural multi-tasker
• Accounting and project management skills/experience.
• Must live in Paris and have an EU passport.  Must be happy to travel to other locations throughout Europe when required.