Executive Assistant

Business & Private PA – International Family OfficeLondon | £60,000–£65,000 | Flexible Working | International TravelWe’re partnering with an established international family office to appoint a highly capable Business & Private PA to provide dedicated one-to-one support to a Principal whose commitments span London, Saudi Arabia and Dubai.This is a highly trusted, hands-on role for someone who enjoys variety, international travel and working closely with their Principal. You’ll take ownership of a constantly evolving schedule, coordinating everything from business meetings and complex global travel to private appointments, social engagements and day-to-day personal arrangements.The role requires considerable flexibility. While predominantly London-based, your working location will vary depending on the Principal’s schedule, with time spent working remotely, from the Principal’s London residence and from the family office. You’ll also accompany the Principal internationally when required, particularly across the Middle East.The relationship will be central to the role. They are looking for someone discreet, resourceful and highly dependable who can build genuine trust, understand how the Principal likes to operate and increasingly anticipate what is needed without waiting to be asked.The RoleProvide dedicated one-to-one business and private PA support to the Principal.Take ownership of a complex and frequently changing international diary.Coordinate extensive global travel, including flights, accommodation, transfers, visas and detailed itineraries.Accompany the Principal on international travel when required.Manage business meetings, appointments and professional commitments across multiple time zones.Coordinate private appointments, reservations, social engagements and personal arrangements.Organise business and private events, dinners and other engagements.Liaise with family office colleagues, advisers, household staff and external contacts.Build strong relationships with hotels, airlines, restaurants and other international suppliers.Handle sensitive business and personal matters with complete discretion and confidentiality.Troubleshoot last-minute changes and ensure arrangements continue to run seamlessly.Take ownership of ad hoc requests and follow everything through from start to finish.About YouAround 3–5 years’ experience as a Business & Private PA, Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant.Experience supporting a Principal, UHNW individual, entrepreneur or senior executive would be particularly relevant.Comfortable working closely with a Principal on a one-to-one basis across both their business and private life.Experienced in complex international travel and multi-time-zone diary management.Willing and able to travel internationally, including regularly to the Middle East, when required.Comfortable with a working pattern that flexes around the Principal’s international schedule.Highly proactive, with the confidence to make decisions and take ownership independently.Resourceful and solutions-focused when arrangements change unexpectedly.Discreet and trustworthy with excellent judgement around confidential and personal matters.Confident, personable and able to communicate naturally with people at all levels.Exceptionally organised with excellent attention to detail.Calm, adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment.Package£60,000–£65,000 depending on experience.Genuine flexibility around working location.Predominantly London-based with international travel when required.Regular exposure to London, Saudi Arabia and Dubai.Varied combination of business and private support.Significant autonomy and responsibility.Opportunity to establish a trusted, long-term working relationship with the Principal.This is an excellent opportunity for an adaptable and internationally minded PA who enjoys being relied upon and wants a role with genuine variety and autonomy. You’ll be joining an established family office while working closely with one Principal, becoming a trusted right hand and ensuring both their business and private commitments run seamlessly.