C&C Search is currently recruiting an exceptional Executive Assistant to the Founder of a prestigious Family Office. This is a permanent, office-based opportunity in London, providing wide-ranging personal support within a highly trusted, standalone position. The role would suit an accomplished Executive Assistant with UHNW and C-suite experience who enjoys autonomy, variety and operating at the highest level. Occasional short periods of international travel may be required.
All about the role and company I would be working for!
Position: Private Executive Assistant to Founder of Family Office
Salary: £100,000 dependent on experience
Hybrid set-up: Office-based in London
What they do: Private Family Office
Company culture and what makes them great to work for
This is a discreet, professional and highly trusted working environment where attention to detail, sound judgement and confidentiality are essential. The successful candidate will have significant autonomy and the opportunity to take ownership of a varied remit spanning executive support, international travel, properties, events, memberships and an art collection. This role would particularly appeal to someone who enjoys being a proactive problem-solver and is comfortable working independently as the Founder’s key point of contact.
Key responsibilities for this Executive Assistant position:
- Providing comprehensive personal support to the Founder
- Managing complex diaries, schedules and appointments across multiple time zones
- Coordinating detailed international travel, including commercial and private charter flights
- Organising restaurants, entertainment, private catering and events
- Managing annual memberships, insurance renewals and subscriptions
- Overseeing properties internationally
- Supporting the management of an art collection
- Identifying and implementing appropriate cost-saving measures
- Prioritising competing demands and responding effectively to last-minute changes
- Providing additional administrative and out-of-hours support when required
What background and experience are the company looking for?
- Significant experience supporting C-suite executives, UHNW individuals or high-profile/VIP principals
- Previous experience working as a PA/EA to a UHNWI
- Experience operating within a highly confidential and discreet environment
- Degree-level education is preferred, although strong equivalent professional experience should also be considered
- A career history with evidence of longevity preferred
- Exceptional diary management skills, including coordinating complex schedules across multiple time zones
- Extensive international travel-management experience, including flights, detailed itineraries, private aviation, hotels and ground transportation
- Experience supporting wider lifestyle requirements, potentially including entertainment, events, subscriptions, property and art collections
- Highly organised, discreet and confident, with excellent judgement and meticulous attention to detail
- Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to anticipate requirements and manage changing priorities
- Strong IT skills and confidence using modern technology
Who is taking care of the client and candidate applications for this position? Grace Douds
Reference: CB1374854
For this role, C&C Search is acting as an employment agency.
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