We are looking for an experienced and trustworthy Private Personal Assistant with a professional and friendly disposition to support a high-net-worth family with the management of their four children's daily schedules, the role will also involve supporting the parents in various administrative and project based tasks
A live-out role based in Chester, the role will also involve occasional travel to London, and possibly internationally. The ideal candidate will have a calm yet positive personality with a flexible, 'can do' attitude and a team player mentality. You will be highly discreet, trustworthy, tech-savvy and have the ability to prioritise, and ideally have some prior experience of looking after children of various ages.
Working across 5 days per week, 50+ hours, flexibility is required around hours and weekend working. Occasional (although very infrequent) overnight stays are required when the parents are away, to be on call for the family and to be available to travel with the family on holidays, if needed. A driver is essential for this role, and you must be pet friendly.
DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
* Running Errands for the family
* Assist other members of household staff if required
* Managing the diary of the father who is CEO of their company
* Project based and regular business tasks
* Liaising with contractors and suppliers to the household
* Paying bills on behalf of the family including the bills of the families race horses.
* Deal with all matters concerning the children and managing multiple complex diaries
* Organise and coordinate the children's school, sports and after school clubs and other general activities
* Drive the children when needed, including but not limited to; to and from school, play dates, sports days, birthday parties, events etc.
* Manage the children's calendars including school holidays; arrange, coordinate suitable weekend, and holiday activities
* Manage expenses and report to the finance team in a timely fashion
* Assist in the support of the wider family in both a personal and business capacity
* Work closely with the rest of the support team on personal and business events and stepping in, where needed
* Other Ad Hoc duties as the family require.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
* Prior experience supporting a HNW family in a PA or Nanny capacity
* Tech-savvy and able to use Microsoft Office suite and all Apple products, as well as the latest must-have equipment
* Valid UK driver's license and confident driver
* Trustworthy, discreet, and well presented
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
* Flexible, positive, and reliable with a client-focused approach
* Excellent checkable references
Please note, a company car is included with this role.
Candidates that play hockey or netball will have a distinct advantage.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company car
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person