This is an exceptional opportunity within a prestigious private office. We are seeking an outstanding PPA to provide dedicated support to an UHNW principal with a busy, interesting and varied lifestyle.
This is a position for someone who is naturally organised, quietly confident, highly resourceful and always thinking several steps ahead.
The role offers considerable variety and responsibility, encompassing everything from managing a complex schedule and coordinating international travel to overseeing lifestyle arrangements, private residences and personal projects.
The successful candidate will be a trusted and integral part of the principal’s support network, bringing initiative, sound judgement and an instinctive understanding of what excellent personal service looks like.
- Manage a busy and complex diary, coordinating appointments, meetings, events and travel.
- Act as the principal’s key point of contact for personal and administrative matters.
- Manage correspondence, invitations and communications on the principal’s behalf.
- Prepare meeting briefs and ensure the principal is fully prepared for engagements.
- Maintain accurate records, contacts and filing systems.
- Take ownership of personal projects and ad hoc requests.
- Organise UK and international travel, including detailed itineraries and contingency planning.
- Coordinate transport, accommodation, restaurant reservations, tickets and private appointments.
- Research and arrange trusted services, suppliers and specialist appointments.
- Assist with personal shopping, gifts and other lifestyle requirements.
- Liaise with household staff, property managers, contractors and other family properties.
- Help ensure the smooth running of the principal’s residences.
- Support the recruitment, onboarding and management of household staff.
- Oversee household administration, inventories and petty cash for the London residence.
- Organise private lunches, dinners, family gatherings and social events.
- Manage guest communications and event logistics.
- Welcome visitors to the residence when required.
- Ensure events are professionally organised and run seamlessly.
About You
- You have a strong track record supporting UHNW individuals, entrepreneurs or private families.
- You are confident managing complex and ever-changing priorities without needing direction.
- You have exceptional organisational skills and an eye for detail.
- You are resourceful, solutions-oriented and enjoy taking ownership.
- You communicate with confidence and professionalism at every level.
- You understand the importance of discretion, loyalty and absolute confidentiality.
- You bring warmth, emotional intelligence and a positive approach to everything you do.
- Previous experience in a family office or private household is highly desirable
- A genuine interest in London’s cultural, social and hospitality scene would be advantageous
- A UK driving licence is preferable but not essential.
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