PA for Young UHNW Professional Couple (ID:19158)
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to support an UHNW very well-connected high-profile couple in their personal lives and manage their time for their professional interests. No two days in this fast-paced and involved role will be the same.
Largely supporting the entrepreneurial wife with business interests in philanthropy and luxury hospitality. I am looking for an experienced, discreet and detail-focused PA to provide 1:1 dedicated support for a young professional couple. Due to the extensive travel and demanding schedule of the pair, the PA will be required to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility and commitment in order to provide 24/7 support across different time zones. The successful candidate will be a personable PA who has previous experience in 1:1 dedicated support and demonstrates the ability for a high level of discretion and diplomacy.
Key Responsibilities will include:
• Calendar Management: Oversee and coordinate complex and ever-changing schedules, including personal and professional commitments, meetings, travel arrangements, and social engagements.
• Travel Coordination: Arrange global travel itineraries, including private jet bookings, commercial flights, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, visas, and any other travel logistics. Be available to make last-minute adjustments as needed.
• Household Management: Work with the Family’s household management team to oversee household staff, including scheduling, and management. Ensure the residence operates smoothly, maintaining high standards of service and organisation.
• Event Planning: Plan, organise, and execute private events, dinners, and gatherings, from small intimate settings to large-scale events, ensuring every detail meets the couple's preferences.
• Liaison Duties: Act as a primary point of contact between the couple and various external parties, such as vendors, service providers, business associates, and family members. Ensure all communication is handled with professionalism and discretion.
• Research & Procurement: Conduct research and procure luxury goods, gifts, and services, ensuring quality and timely delivery while maintaining the couple’s standards.
• Confidentiality: Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism, protecting the couple's privacy at all times.
• Handle all other personal affairs as required, such as any engagement, event or meeting preparations, as well as keeping abreast of lifestyle events which match the couples.
Candidate:
• 5 years experience in a Private PA/EA role for a HNW or UHNW individual.
• Diplomacy skillset (with a preference for previous experience in this sector) and experience in communicating and coordinating within business, non-profit, royal and government environments.
• Ability to act with absolute discretion and a positive demeanour on behalf of the couple
• Understanding of different cultures and languages and displaying sensitivity to communicate accordingly.
• Extensive experience in maintaining the strictest confidence at all times.
• Willingness and flexibility to be available for out-of-hours requests and to carry out a variety of tasks.
• This is a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, and a high level of adaptability is essential.
• Excellent organisational skills, impeccable attention to detail and the ability to manage your time efficiently.
• Computer literate and experienced with Microsoft Office and Mac products.
• A dynamic and solutions-focused attitude, with the ability to remain calm under pressure when handling difficult situations or juggling tasks.