PA's, EA's and Family Office

* Please note that to be considered for this position, you must have prior superyacht experience and have held a senior role in the past. *

Personal Staffing is currently seeking a Personal Assistant to join a prestigious household located in central London. In this role, you will work closely with the Head of Housekeeping and a team of six housekeepers. Your primary responsibilities will include managing household projects, preparing proposals, assisting with budget management, and overseeing personal shopping for the principals and their household.

We are looking for someone who is flexible, as there may be occasions, especially when the principals are in town, where longer working hours will be required. Additionally, you should be happy to support the day-to-day operations of the household, particularly during events hosted by the principals.

This is a live-out position, so applicants must be able to commute to central London.

Full-time position
Salary: £65,000, DOE
Start Date: Will work with notice periods. 

Superyacht experience
Experienced in a similar role
Able to work as part of a team
Happy to commute to central London
Flexible with working long hours
Motivated
Longevity
Organised

We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated experienced Executive Assistant for a family office based in South Oxfordshire. We are on the search for a dedicated professional to ensure the seamless running of the client's lifestyle, private life and numerous projects.

This is a fast-paced role, suitable for candidates with previous EA experience supporting UHNW or high-profile individuals in a 1-1 capacity. A background in Family Office, Yacht or Private Residence would be advantageous. It is key that you have an understanding of how things operate in a Family Office and around a Private Estate.

We are looking for a logical, energetic, vibrant individual who has bags of enthusiasm, dedication, and skills to support the Principals across all aspects of their life. Being a kind and supportive person who can upwards manage delicately and really read the room on when to push and when to step back is hugely important. Privacy and trust will be key in this role.

We are looking for a service-orientated individual with a strong emotional intelligence – someone who is loyal, a go-getter, and can take a large amount of information and turn it into actionable deliverables. The successful candidate will be a profoundly organized, proactive self-starter who takes pride in their work. Solution-focused, you will overcome all hurdles calmly and professionally to ensure that the principal’s business and personal life run's effectively at all times. With proven ability to transform chaos into calm, and creatively circumvent roadblocks are essential capabilities.

Annual Bonus
75k

Previous experience with UHNW
Drivers License
Commutable distance to South Oxfordshire

We have an incredible opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant in our family office based between Reading & Maidenhead. In a true ‘Right-Hand’ role, the candidate will be a dedicated professional and ensure the smooth running of the Principal’s lifestyle, private life and various personal projects.

This is a wonderful role, suitable for candidates with prior experience supporting UHNW or high-profile individuals in a 1-1 capacity. It would also be highly advantageous to have a background in family office, private households, creative industries or yachting experience. It is key that you have an understanding of how things operate on an estate.

We are looking for a logical person with the energy, dedication, and skills to support the principals across all aspects of their life. Being a kind and supportive person who can upwards manage delicately and really read the room on when to push and when to step back is hugely important. Privacy and trust is key in this role.

Working alongside a Project Manager, as well as a wider team of staff, you will assist with lifestyle management, some travel coordination and bookings. You will be responsible for diary management both professional and private. Personal shopping, events organization and gifting is a large part of the job. You will be the go-to person and therefore responsible for delegating jobs to the wider team. You are to be the voice of the Principal ensuring they are always heard, and their priorities are everyone else’s too. You will need to provide additional support for all matters and will work to pre-empt the Principal’s needs and exceed expectations.

We are looking for a service-orientated individual with a strong emotional intelligence – someone who is loyal, a go-getter, and can take a large amount of information and turn it into actionable deliverables. The successful candidate will be a profoundly organized, proactive self-starter who takes pride in their work. Solution-focused, you will overcome all hurdles calmly and professionally to ensure that the principal’s business and personal life run's effectively at all times. With proven ability to transform chaos into calm, and creatively circumvent roadblocks are essential capabilities.

Based out of the Principal’s office near Maidenhead, you will be required to live locally or within a reasonable commutable distance. The ideal candidate will be happy to be on-site from 9am- 5pm Monday-Friday, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required. However, the principle is very respectful of your own time – and as long as you are contactable weekend and out-of-hours work is rare, and normally just responding to a few emails and calls.

There will likely be some travel with the role a few times per year. Helping the Principal to keep projects going whilst abroad. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE:
Managing diary coordination across the Principal’s schedules and appointments.
Frequent and often last-minute travel arrangements, visas, and itineraries
Handling some of the Principal’s correspondence
Developing and maintaining contact with several third-party
Performing administrative tasks, such as filing, printing, preparing and editing documents etc.
Drafting and summarizing reports
Involvement in a variety of ongoing projects
Ad-hoc research projects
Attend discreetly high-level meetings and take minutes - follow up on complex tasks
Handling all private family and personal matters
Coordinating with multiple offices
Run professional and personal errands and perform all other duties as needed.

Neg: 65k-75k DOE
Discretionary Bonus

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
Multiple years of experience in providing high-level support to a UHNW or high-profile individual or family
Experience as an EA in a Family Office.
Live locally in Henley, or within a commutable distance and happy to work on-site
Valid UK driving license and a confident driver
Highly professional, well-presented, and polished
Meticulous attention to detail
Great communicator with emotional intelligence
Team player with a positive can-do attitude
Very proactive, adaptable and unruffled by changing plans
Excellent diary management skills and the ability to handle a constantly changing schedule.
Anticipating problems and providing solutions
Committed, with dedication and a fast pace of implementation.
Reliable, honest, and trustworthy
Eligibility to work in the UK.
Excellent English – both spoken and written.

We are currently looking for an Administrator to join a small but growing company based in Lymington. This can be a full-time or part time role between 20 - 40 hours per week. We are looking for someone who has a good background working with Word and Excel and ideally some knowledge of accounting is preferable but not essential. You will be working as part of a team of 4 although due to the nature of the business, other staff are often travelling. There will be an opportunity to travel in the future on occasion. This is a client-facing role so you must be confident on the phone and dealing with different matters. Please apply online if you are interested and we can contact you directly.

Start Date - As soon as the right candidate is found
Office Based in Lymington
Salary - Starting at £15 per hour
Hours - Can be flexible from 20 - 40 hours a week.

Confident with working on a computer
Excel and word whizz
Flexible and hard working
Good all rounder
Team player

We are looking for a Personal Assistant/Property Manager to work for our client based in Henley. This is a full-time, live-in position. 

You will be working in a 3-bedroom cottage, that our client has recently purchased, with separate accommodation. You will be responsible for dealing with contractors, organising household works, managing the Housekeepers and general admin for both our client and the property. A large part of your job role will include looking after and walking our client's 3 small dogs, so a dog lover is essential. You must be happy to get stuck into all areas of the property, being organised and keeping on top of your responsibilities. No two days will be the same, so you must be prepared for varying responsibilities and for a changing routine. 

You MUST already be based in and have the right to work in the UK.

Start date - ASAP 
Salary - DOE

We are currently looking for a Travelling Personal Assistant to work with a wonderful UHNW individual. Your main base and where you will 'live' will be in Cyprus, the North of the Island although you will be travelling with the principal quite a lot. This is a busy, fast-paced role where we are looking for someone who wants to get involved and work alongside a great individual. There are 3 children aged 8,9 and 12 who may need occasional help with schooling. To be successful for this role, you will ideally have worked in a previous Personal Assistant role or undertook a substantial amount of PA duties. You will be working with a nice team and there is good support but you will be the main point of contact for the principal so this is essential you are comfortable with this. You must have good communication skills in both written and verbal English. 

Salary - To be discussed with the candidate & employer
Start Date - Ideally within a month
Permanent role
Home base when not travelling in Cyprus

Previous experience of travelling
Experience working on a yacht could be beneficial
Comfortable working alongside children
Previous experience in PA or EA roles

Job Description: Cook/Housekeeper

We are looking for a Cook/Housekeeper who will be responsible for preparing healthy and light meals for a high net-worth individual in Belgravia, London. This position requires flexibility as there will be periods of time with and without the Principal. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of diet, nutrition, and healthy meal preparation, catering to the Principal's preference for vegetable and grilled fish dishes (it is one main meal a day mainly). Additionally, the candidate will assist in housekeeping tasks and ensure the cleanliness of a large property, working alongside other team members.

Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare healthy and light meals according to the Principal's dietary preferences, with a focus on vegetables and grilled fish.
- Ensure meals cater to specific dietary requirements and nutrition plans, including knowledge of vegetarian cuisine.
- Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment.
- Handle grocery shopping and inventory management for meal preparation.
- Perform housekeeping tasks to maintain the cleanliness of the property, including general cleaning, bedroom cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, and laundry.
- Assist with household errands or shopping as needed.
- Report any maintenance issues or repairs needed.
- Coordinate with other household staff to ensure smooth operations.

Full-Time Position:
- Live-in Live-out
- £50K

Requirements:

- Previous experience as a cook/housekeeper in a similar setting preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience working in a high-net-worth household.
- Proficiency in English, with fluency in French being a bonus.
- Strong knowledge of diet, nutrition, and healthy meal preparation.
- Ability to handle housekeeping tasks efficiently.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Clear criminal background check.
- Strong Non-smoker policy.
- Thick-skinned and able to handle demanding personalities with professionalism.
- Ability to work well with other staff members

We are looking for a dedicated and flexible professional who can seamlessly integrate cooking and housekeeping responsibilities to maintain the high standards of the household. 

We have a new position for an Executive PA. We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Personal Assistant to support the Family Office and the Principals. This role is pivotal in managing both the private and business affairs of the Owner, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and efficient coordination of schedules. The ideal candidate will act as the Owner's "right hand," providing support across a wide range of tasks, from administrative duties to personal errands, and more, while coordinating closely with the existing team of the family office.

This position operates on a rotational basis (around 4:4 weeks) with another Personal Assistant. The schedule will be discussed further with candidates during the interview process, as will salary requirements.

The candidate must be flexible and available for both long and short-term travel with the Principal and their family when required.

To be discussed

Proven experience as a Personal Assistant with a track record of working in close coordination with a broader team.
Exceptional organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to coordinate with various team members effectively.
Strong decision-making capabilities and the ability to operate independently with minimal guidance.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with a discrete and discerning approach to confidentiality.
Must have languages: French, Russian and English - all three languages should be fluent.
Proficiency in verbal and written communication in French/Russian and English.
Flexibility to travel and adapt to various cultural environments.
Familiarity with household management and staff supervision.
Preferences will be given to candidates with EU citizenship.

We are looking for an Administrator to work alongside the Buildings Services Manager. This is a temporary role, based in London with an option of 1-2 days WFH. As this large renovation project continues underway we are looking for a candidate who can carry out extensive Data Entry. He or she needs to be able to organise all the service manuals, log all spares and organise the technical information that keeps this vast property running. You need to ensure the Engineers and Service Manager can work effectively and efficiently when searching for technical information that they may need. This is a large project that could run for three months plus. You will work from the Property in London and ensure the security staff are logging time. You will be there to assist with any stationary orders and kitchen supplies.

Hourly rate to be negotiated

Computer Literate
Organised
Not easily bored or distracted as the Data Entry can become mundane
Happy to organise large amounts of data
Based in London or an easy commute

We are currently looking for a Personal Assistant to manage the diary of a CEO and a Manager within the organisation of this amazing yachting company based in Southampton. You will be managing any administrative tasks and your responsibilities will include:

- Acting as the first point of contact: dealing with correspondence and phone calls
- Managing diaries and organising meetings and appointments, often controlling access to the manager/executive
- Booking and arranging travel, transport and accommodation
- Reminding the manager/executive of important tasks and deadlines
- Typing, compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence
- Managing databases and filing systems
- Implementing and maintaining procedures/administrative systems
- Liaising with staff, suppliers and clients
- Collating and filing expenses - accounts
- Miscellaneous tasks to support their manager
- Liaise with PR and marketing consultant to ensure all marketing and advertising activity is signed off on schedule.
- Liaise with PR and marketing consultants to ensure monthly social media activity is planned and approved.
- Keep marketing planner spreadsheet updated with annual activity and deadlines – action accordingly.
- Liaise with a creative agency/web design agency to update the website when required.

Please if you are interested apply online with an updated CV, references and any other relevant documentation. 

Start Date: March 2024
Salary: £40,000
Travel opportunities
Package: will be discussed directly with each potential candidate
Full-time Monday-Friday position 
Office based role - NO Working From Home

Motivated
Longevity
Organised
Experienced in a similar role
Computer literate
Previous Experience as a Yachtie would be a bonus

Are you a school or college leaver? Are you looking for your first office job or a change in career?
We have an exciting opportunity for an Office Administrator, based in Keynsham, near Bristol and Bath.

Your role would include reception and telephone duties and processing database records. It is a small but growing office and you will be working in a team of 4. Previous experience is not necessary but would be advantageous for the applicant. Excellent communication and basic computer skills would be beneficial for this role.  

Full-Time office based
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Salary : between £200 and £400 per week

Excellent communication skills and polite manners
Basic computer skills would be beneficial but not essential

We are looking for a Personal Assistant to work with a family in London. You will be expected to work with the Principal and assist with an array of duties from organising personal engagements, managing dairies, and booking travel to working and assisting within the company. It is a multi-faceted role and could develop into the world of finance for the right candidate. You will very much be expected to assist the family with travel plans and even be willing to do airport pick-ups and drop-offs. Hours will be varied and whilst it might not always be a 9-5 we are looking for someone who is slightly more flexible with their time. This is a WFH module but you must be based in London to be able to commute to the Liverpool Street office and family home when needed.

We are looking for a flexible and driven individual who is able to motivate themselves whilst WFH, someone who can remain pro-active, and adapt to working within a family environment as well as a fast-paced office when needed.

WFH
55-70k Per annum

Well Educated
A 2nd language would be a bonus
Family-orientated - someone happy to be around young children
Clean driving licence
Previous experience in a similar setup would be of interest

We are currently looking for an experienced Personal Assistant to work remotely. You must have good access links to London and be willing to travel to the Middle East and various locations in Europe if needed. You will be reporting to the Head of Interior Design, where you will manage their day-to-day diary management as well as the organisation of travel and accommodation, logistics etc. You will be expected to be up to speed with all pending projects and ensure the correct documentation is ready for presentation. This is a multi-faceted role, it is going to be a busy role but a great opportunity for you to join a fast-paced, exciting industry.

We are looking for someone with a keen eye for detail, someone who shows interest in interior design, and someone who may have worked in the UHNW world. This is a well-established design house and a fantastic opportunity. 

Salary - This will be discussed upon interview
Start Date - When the right candidate is found
Full Time role and you will be working remotely.

Previous experience as a Personal Assistant
Strong administrative skills
Hard-working, organised and motivated

Are you a school or college leaver? Are you looking for your first office job or a change in career? 

We have an exciting opportunity for an Office Administrator, based in Keynsham, near Bristol and Bath. 

Your role would include reception and telephone duties and processing database records. It is a small but growing office and you will be working in a team of 4. Previous experience is not necessary but would be advantageous for the applicant. Excellent communication and basic computer skills would be beneficial for this role.  

Full-Time office based
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Salary : between £200 and £400 per week

Excellent communication skills and polite manners
Basic computer skills would be beneficial but not essential

We are currently looking for a Facility Manager to support and take responsibility for the overall running of a large operation. This role will include managing a 4-star Hotel, Yacht Marina, Integrated aviation FBO, helipads and 5 large buildings as well as a large swimming pool. Your key role will be to provide support to all departments within the organisation to meet the customer’s needs. We are looking for someone who is highly organised and can manage a large operation. You must be a hands-on individual and have good communication skills. 

Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Implement facility management strategies, policies, and procedures to maximize the performance and functionality of the facilities
- Supervise the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and repairs of the facilities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and safety standards
- Managing vendors and contractors whilst building and maintaining relationships
- Develop and manage the facility's operating and capital budgets, forecasting expenses, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

This a hybrid role although if you have experience and a background dealing with the Middle East this would be preferred.

Package to be discussed
Hybrid role although experience in the Middle East would be great

Strong administration skills
Previous recreation facilities / Resort / Private estate / Hotel management experience
Strong people management skills
Good Financial Awareness
Experience in producing written Safety & Operational procedures

We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to fill a fast-paced, hands-on EA position in London. You will be providing the CEO with business support in a full-time capacity. Duties will include diary management, booking travel, arranging itineraries, updating any paperwork and organising events/dinners, among other general office administration duties.

You will be based in Mayfair with the opportunity to work hybrid when possible. Experience in Executive Assistant roles is essential, and a previous background in finance would be hugely beneficial. You will be used to working internationally across different time zones and cultures, as the principle extensively travels so you must be comfortable with regular international travel 1-2 weeks at a time.

Full-time position
Monday-Friday
Benefits package provided
Travel opportunities

Previous experience in Executive Assistant roles
Excellent communicator
Well organised and timely 

We are looking for a Private PA who is ready to start immediately. This position will be based mainly in London with some travel involved as the principal owns various homes all over the world. This is a great challenge for someone who is seeking a new opportunity and wants to develop their career. Your duties will include managing all family matters, handling all property/household bills, and booking all personal and business appointments and travel itineraries. You will be working Monday-Friday with the occasional weekend work included when having to travel and be expected to work 40-45 hours per week. You will need a great work ethic, a can-do attitude and be able to keep up with all correspondence and phone calls in a timely manner.

If you are a hardworking individual who is looking for their next challenge this role will definitely be for you! 

£40,000 + depending on experience 

Full-time Monday-Friday 

Travel opportunities 

We have an exciting position for an Administrative Assistant to work on behalf of a UHNW family who are looking for some additional support in their household over the summer holidays. This position is based in Chelsea, UK.

We are looking for a full-time Administrative Assistant who is available for the six-week summer holiday period. The family's main residence is in the SOF so they will be visiting and living in the UK just for the summer holidays. The house is well accommodated with all of the necessities. This is an extremely varied role and requires someone who can respond quickly to a variety of tasks with a positive and ‘can do’ attitude. You will work closely with the family PA, providing assistance and support as required.

You will be requested to complete the online shopping and act as a gatekeeper for the household. The family will have guests visiting and hold various dinner parties which you will be given contacts for to invite. Any reservations or appointments requested by the primary will be sent to you to arrange and be added to the diary. 

We are looking for someone who has good time management skills and great attention to detail. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is looking to join a great family that has a well-established set-up and is just looking for a relaxing summer getaway. 

Salary to be discussed by relevant experience

Monday-Friday Full Time 

Occasional weekend work when requested 

Excellent written and verbal English

Experience in a private household

PERSONAL STAFFING are currently looking for a Personal Assistant to manage the diary of a CEO and a Manager within the organisation of this amazing yachting company based in Southampton. You will be managing any administrative tasks and your responsibilities will include:

- Acting as the first point of contact: dealing with correspondence and phone calls
- Managing diaries and organising meetings and appointments, often controlling access to the manager/executive
- Booking and arranging travel, transport and accommodation
- Reminding the manager/executive of important tasks and deadlines
- Typing, compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence
- Managing databases and filing systems
- Implementing and maintaining procedures/administrative systems
- Liaising with staff, suppliers and clients
- Collating and filing expenses - accounts
- Miscellaneous tasks to support their manager
- Liaise with PR and marketing consultant to ensure all marketing and advertising activity is signed off on schedule.
- Liaise with PR and marketing consultants to ensure monthly social media activity is planned and approved.
- Keep marketing planner spreadsheet updated with annual activity and deadlines – action accordingly.
- Liaise with a creative agency/web design agency to update the website when required.

Please if you are interested apply online with an updated CV, references and any other relevant documentation. 

Start Date: June'23
Salary: £40,000
Travel opportunities
Package: will be discussed directly with each potential candidate
Full-time Monday-Friday position 

Motivated
Longevity
Organised
Experienced in a similar role
Computer literate
Previous Experience as a Yachtie would be a bonus

We are seeking an experienced Chief Concierge Officer on behalf of one of our clients. You will be based within their Geneva office and will be responsible for improving member experience through the management of the Concierge services and the travel department. You will instil consistency in the company's standards as well as generate and promote ideas to continue to elevate their service levels.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Ensuring staff are motivated and their work is to the required standard. This includes making sure staff are trained to a sufficient standard, that performance is monitored and reviewed and that sales targets are being met.
• Generate new business relationships and manage existing relationships with key partners.
• Manage the creation of sales presentations, marketing collateral as well as attend, organise and staff trade shows.
• Deal with administrative matters and support other departments and senior members of staff.
• Be the first point of contact for escalation and handle difficult situations immediately.

• Have a professional demeanour and experience working in a luxury environment.
• Fluent in English, oral and written, and at least 3 additional European languages. Mandarin knowledge is a plus.
• At least 10 years’ experience as Concierge/Front Desk Supervisor in luxury resorts and/or luxury brands and at ease with an office environment.
• Detail-oriented with outstanding organisational, managerial, communication and negotiation skills.
• Able to handle a multitude of tasks in an ever-changing environment.
• Keep an eye on trends and what’s going on within the market.
• Problem-solving and stress-tolerance skills.
• Teamwork in a multicultural environment.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office and Publisher.

Are you a Private PA and looking for your next opportunity?

We are looking for a Private PA who has a wealth of experience and can jump straight in to help support a female Principal, based in London. This is a great challenge for someone who is seeking a new opportunity and wants to develop their career. Your duties will include managing all family matters, handling all property/car/household bills, and booking all personal and business appointments and travel itineraries. You will need to have strong IT and bookkeeping skills. This is a live-out position and your working hours will be around 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, with an additional request for weekend availability. Most importantly you will need a can-do attitude. 

Salary - £60,000

We have an exciting position for an Administrative Assistant to work on behalf of a UHNW family who are looking for some additional support in their household during the busy Christmas period. This position is based in Bristol, UK.

We are looking for a full-time Administrative Assistant who is available for one month. The house is well accommodated with all of the necessities. This is an extremely varied role and requires someone who can respond quickly to a variety of tasks with a positive and ‘can do’ attitude. You will work closely with the family PA, providing assistance and support as required.

You will oversee the maintenance and refurbishment of the property, liaising with Accountants, Finance and Legal representatives on the Principals’ behalf, carrying out research and managing ad-hoc projects, online shopping and acting as a gatekeeper.

We are looking for someone who has good time management and attention to detail. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is looking to join a great family that has a well established set up. 

Seasonal
Salary - TBC
Start date - Within the next month

Be available within the next 1 month
Friendly and hardworking
Ability to work alone
Good time management