Operations Assistant
Central London
£70,000-£80,000 per year
September start date
 
We are supporting a Single Family Office in their search for an Operations Assistant, based in Central London, with a salary on offer of £70,000-£80,000 per year.
 
In this role, you will be supporting the current Operations Manager in handling the family’s private assets as well as being the point of contact for all external suppliers.
 
Candidates for this role must be fully-office based with flexibility to travel as and when required. Previous experience in the yachting industry is essential. 
 
Main responsibilities:

• Project management during the course of asset construction/development and its subsequent operation
• Control of asset construction/development programs
• Development of financial plans and budgets for each project alongside the onsite supervisor 
• Manage budgets and expenditure for projects and assets
• Supervise household managers and provide them with support when needed
• Manage and plan travel for family support teams
• Oversee and recommend staff payroll, compensations and benefits
• Implementation of maintenance of regular reporting on projects/assets for the principals
• Compliance manuals for property, aviation and yachting sectors
• Financial control, management and budgeting of operating assets
• Oversee all commercial aspects of the running and maintenance costs on monthly/annual basis
• Payment management for all operations
• Liaising with Finance, Legal and other divisions and operations of the Family Office

The ideal candidate:

• Previous experience as a yachtie with an understanding of day-to-day yacht operations, safety and financial management
• Previous experience with scheduling and positioning of aircraft/yachts 
• Previous property management experience, preferable in or around London
• Budget and accountancy understanding
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and leadership skills
• Previous experience in the aviation industry is beneficial, but not essential