Private Personal Assistant to Couple

The RoleWe are looking for an experienced, highly organised and proactive Private Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to a couple and oversee the smooth running of their day-to-day personal and household affairs.This is a varied and hands-on position requiring an exceptional level of organisation, discretion and initiative. The successful candidate will be confident managing busy diaries and personal arrangements while also coordinating and delegating responsibilities across household staff.You will act as a central point of contact, ensuring priorities are communicated clearly, tasks are followed through and the household operates efficiently.Key ResponsibilitiesManaging complex personal diaries, appointments and schedules for the coupleCoordinating travel, accommodation, reservations and detailed itinerariesManaging personal correspondence, appointments and day-to-day administrationCoordinating and delegating tasks to household staffEnsuring household staff are clear on schedules, priorities and responsibilitiesActing as a key point of communication between the principals and household teamFollowing up on delegated tasks and ensuring they are completed to the required standardLiaising with contractors, suppliers, service providers and other external contactsCoordinating household maintenance, deliveries, appointments and projectsOrganising personal engagements, events and social arrangementsHandling confidential and sensitive personal information with complete discretionAnticipating the couple’s requirements and proactively resolving issuesManaging multiple priorities and ensuring nothing is overlookedAbout YouYou will be an experienced Private PA who is naturally organised, discreet and proactive. You should be comfortable taking ownership of responsibilities and confident delegating to others while maintaining excellent working relationships with household staff.Essential requirements:Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Private PA, Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or in a comparable rolePrevious experience coordinating, supervising and delegating responsibilities to household staffStrong diary, travel and lifestyle-management experienceExceptional organisational and prioritisation skillsExcellent written and verbal communicationHigh level of discretion and understanding of confidentialityConfident and professional when dealing with staff, suppliers and external contactsAbility to delegate effectively and follow up to ensure tasks are completedExcellent attention to detailCalm, resourceful and solutions-focused under pressureComfortable working autonomously and using initiativeStrong Microsoft Office skillsWorking ArrangementsThis is a full-time, office-based position, five days per week. The role does not offer hybrid or remote working.Salary£65,000 per annumThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Private PA who enjoys taking ownership, coordinating people and managing the many moving parts involved in supporting a busy private household.Applicants must have a minimum of five years’ relevant experience and demonstrable experience managing or delegating responsibilities to household staff.