PERSONAL ASSISTANT / HOUSE MANAGER IN PRIVATE HOUSEHOLD (SPM230028)

Highly experienced and skilled senior Private PA / House Manager required to manage the household and UK affairs of an international family. As the family are frequently away from London, the position requires a mature, disciplined, and self-motivated individual to manage the household, staff and all matters proactively and with autonomy.

Hours:- 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday with very occasional evening / weekend support

Location:- 3 days from the family home in Regents Park, 2 days remote from your own home, plus occasional overseas travel to other locations when needed. The role could become full time onsite in the future

Salary:- Competitive salary, dependent upon experience

Start Date:- ASAP

Interviewing:- ASAP

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Drafting invites, applications, writing and updating household manuals as needed, general household administration, including organising children's birthday parties as well as various household events.
• Complex diary coordination across the family including booking meetings, appointments, restaurants and activities.
• Arranging travel itineraries, bookings, including commercial and private flights, accommodation and transfers.
• Identifying and ensuring all maintenance issues are managed swiftly and appropriately, monitoring quality and deadlines for works done and services provided.
• Regular visual checks on interior and exterior of the house.
• Overseeing and management of household staff, staff recruitment, including payroll, pension management and performance reviews.
• Working with the Principal's office and EA to coordinate family and business diaries.
• Keeping inventory and managing household budgets.
• Organising parties, dinners and other events.

Candidates must be / have:

• At least 3 years' experience in a similar position
• Educated to degree level or higher
• A professional manner and presentation
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and follow through
• Excellent MS office skills
• Highly organised and well presented with a professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels across the household and external.
• Acting as the first point of contact
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a high level of initiative and the ability to work independently, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Great attention to detail, accuracy and consistency
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel, spreadsheets and be very tech savvy, to stay on top of various household calendars, as well as keeping on top of all AV/technical systems in the households
• Able to multi-task and understand the various complex requirements of the family members
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

Please include CV and References when applying

Applicants will be required to apply for a DBS Check