Junior Private House PA (Based from office in Household (Chelsea) £40/45k + bonus
This is a wonderful opportunity to assist in supporting this high profile and extremely likeable individual with a busy and interesting life/lifestyle. Based within the household office you will work closely with the Senior EA who has been with the family years (helpful & lovely person).
You will have some experience working in a private capacity (ideally within a household or it would suit and ex-yachtie looking for a land based role to learn and grow in.
There is a wedding coming up so lots or planning, dress fittings which you will assist with. Ideally you will be a driver and happy to run errands/shopping for the Principal and house. You will have up to date tech and be organised with a hands on and helpful personality. Used to working in a highly confidential and discrete manner you will assist with all the household administration, deliveries & organisation of this individuals life under the guidance of the Senior PA.
The Principal has household staff (Chef/Housekeeper) and a beautiful Estate in Oxford with 3 gardeners, housekeeper and a maintenance couple. Dog lover essential as there is a German Shepherd in the house (v friendly)
Below is a summary of the duties involved in the role but this will increase/change as time goes on as you become more familiar with the role and expectations. This is a top opportunity to learn and grow in a Private PA role for a well presented person eager to become part of this happy team. Willing to go the extre mile now and again.
- Creating and maintaining an order and returns file.
- Checking post on a daily basis and arranging collection of post from other addresses twice each week.
- Maintaining holiday staff rota for holidays, time in lieu etc Update house staff with weekend schedule, list of guest names etc
- Booking weekend security as and when required Running errands on a daily basis, post office, returns etc
- Ensuring house car is fuelled Ordering stationary Purchasing, wrapping and delivering gifts
- Organising dog care, grooming, food orders, dog walking rota, vet visits and insurance claims
- Keeping the holiday packing and washbag lists up to date Helping the Chef prepare for
- Christmas hampers, creating a labels file and printing labels. Booking couriers and transfers
- Keeping track of WhatsApp groups to add to the to do lists on Trello.
- Keeping house bibles up to date with new information Assisting with event planning and execution. Assisting keeping art, furniture and fabric inventories up to date.
Friendly, helpful and discrete with a willingness to learn are essential attributes or this role.
ASAP start, 25 + Bank Holidays, Discretionary bonus