Travelling PA role – requires fluent French

We are looking for a PA with fluent French (must be mother tongue English) to assist an UHNWI across all of his affairs and travel with him internationally.  You have to be very flexible and adaptable and happy to travel extensively and working to ever changing schedules. The role will include both business and private duties and you will be part of a great team to ensure his life runs seamlessly day to day. The principal has extremely high standards but is also polite and kind. He needs a PA who is professional, a great communicator, proactive and who thinks ahead. Experience of working with HNWIs is desirable. As with any job at this level attention to detail is key as well as discreet and the ability to problem solve, and think on your feet to make things happen within time constraints. They are looking for someone who is UK based even though the role requires extensive travel.   Duties will include but not be limited to :

• Full diary management with strong attention to detail : scheduling meetings and calls across multiple time zones, adding all relevant correspondences, notes, and context to appointments, booking transportation.
• Inbox management : prioritising relevant emails and responding where appropriate in a timely manner.
• Acting as gatekeeper for the principal.
• Drafting letters, emails and document in both English and French and maintaining filing system of all relevant documentation.
• Researching and organising all personal holidays (villas / hotels, flight bookings, private jets, transfers, drivers etc.)
• Organising private events and booking reservations and doctor / dentist appointments.
• Purchasing gifts
• Ad hoc personal errands.

This role will require someone who has the ability to multitask, prioritise and build relationships with people at all levels. The role would suit someone who is articulate, deeply organised, forward thinking, proactive, but who also has a friendly and easy-going and with heaps of common sense. You will need to have a calming presence, but have the ability to push back when needed and be happy to express your opinions when asked for them.  The right candidate will have at least 5 years PA experience (ideally supporting a HNWI), fluent French and MUST hold a driving license. This is an incredible opportunity, where no two days are the same.  This is not a 9-5 role and needs someone who is willing to work out of hours and be totally flexible.

Please note due to the high volume of applications we receive for each role we post; we are only able to respond to successful applicants.