Private PA/EA
Private PA/EA
Job Reference KHS00XX419
Added : 27/05/2025
Expiry : 24/06/2025
Private Executive Assistant paying up to £85,000 | London-Based | Full-Time
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Senior Executive Assistant/Private PA to support an internationally renowned VIP in a fast-paced, highly demanding private household and business environment. This is a rare role that requires precision, poise, and complete discretion.
About the Role:
This position sits at the heart of operations, overseeing the seamless management of two private residences in the UK and abroad. You will act as the principal's right hand, managing staff, coordinating international travel, maintaining complex diaries, and liaising with high-level external advisors and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations across multiple properties
- Manage domestic and maintenance staff across locations
- Handle household budgets, payments, and expense reporting
- Coordinate complex, multi-leg international travel and scheduling
- Liaise with accountants, lawyers, contractors, and vendors
- Implement and refine procedures for efficiency and consistency
- Act as the main point of contact between the principal and all household and external parties
- Work on-site across the London office and residence (5 days per week)
- Be available outside of core hours and travel internationally as needed (1–2 times/month)
Requirements:
- Ideally English mother tongue
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a private PA/EA at a senior level
- Previous experience managing properties and household staff
- Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
- Unflappable under pressure, proactive, and solutions-focused
- High levels of emotional intelligence, discretion, and resilience
- Comfortable working in a high-performance, high-pressure environment
Desirable:
- Experience supporting ultra-high-net-worth individual
- Familiarity with household management systems and luxury service standards
- Ambition to grow into a Chief of Staff role
What’s on Offer:
This is an exciting, long-term position for a capable and committed individual seeking a pivotal role at the heart of an international principal's life. For the right candidate, the role offers growth, challenge, and a highly competitive salary of up to £85,000 per annum.
We act as an employment agency for this role. Knightsbridge Household Staff specialise in domestic staff recruitment. If you are already registered with us please contact your consultant directly. Due to the large number of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to them all individually.