Private PA
Berkshire and London (Private Households)
Salary: Circa £70,000 - 80,000 per annum, dependent on experience
One of our private clients is seeking an experienced Private P.A. to work from their family homes in SW London and Berkshire, with occasional evening and weekend availability required in line with the Principals' schedules. Travel within the UK and overseas will be required periodically. Flexibility and responsiveness outside standard working hours are essential to the nature of the position.
This is a purely private role, so all applicants must have extensive Private P.A. experience at UHNW level. Candidates from a purely corporate background will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
Household & Lifestyle Management
- Oversee the smooth day-to-day running of two busy family homes.
- Manage household supplies, wardrobes and inventories.
- Coordinate household staff schedules and liaise with domestic team members.
- Arrange maintenance, repairs, and liaise with external service providers and contractors.
- Organise family and social events, private dinners, and celebrations.
- Handle personal shopping, gift sourcing, and special purchases.
Diary, Travel & Logistics - Manage complex and ever-changing diaries for multiple family members.
- Schedule appointments, meetings, and personal engagements.
- Research, plan, and book luxury travel arrangements, ensuring seamless logistics and itineraries.
- Coordinate all aspects of travel, from flights and transfers to accommodation and dining reservations.
Administration & Finance - Manage correspondence, emails, phone calls, and filing systems with efficiency and discretion.
- Oversee household budgets, expense reports, and payments.
- Liaise with accountants, agents, and professional advisers as required.
- Maintain confidential records and sensitive documentation at all times.
Candidate Requirements - Proven experience supporting an UHNW family, within a private household or family office environment. This is essential and non-negotiable.
- Candidates must have a driving licence.
- Strong knowledge of Berkshire and surrounding areas highly desirable
- Impeccable standards of discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism.
- Exceptional organisational skills and a meticulous eye for detail.
- Highly proactive, resourceful, and able to anticipate needs before they arise.
- Confident using MS Office, Google Suite and Xero; comfortable with technology and household systems.
- Flexible approach to working hours, with the ability to adapt to the family's schedule when required.
We appreciate your interest in this role. Please note, due to the high volume of CVs we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicantion.