Personal Assistant
Central London (office based)
£70,000-£80,000 per year
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We are assisting a prestigious Single Family Office in their search for a Personal Assistant, based in Central London, offering a competitive salary of £70,000-£80,000 per year.
 
This role will provide crucial support to the current Operations Manager, helping to manage the family’s private assets and serving as the primary point of contact for all external suppliers. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience from the yachting industry, particularly as a purser, and will be capable of handling complex logistics and operational tasks.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing project management from asset construction and development through to ongoing operations
• Managing construction/development programs for family assets
• Collaborating with onsite supervisors to develop financial plans and budgets for various projects
• Handling budgets and expenditure management for family projects and assets
• Supporting and supervising household managers
• Managing and coordinating travel arrangements for the family’s support teams
• Overseeing staff payroll, compensation, and benefits recommendations
• Implementing regular reporting and compliance documentation for properties, aviation, and yachting sectors
• Financial oversight, including budgeting and management of operational costs for the family’s assets
• Managing payments and financial operations
• Liaising with Finance, Legal, and other divisions within the Family Office

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Extensive purser experience in the yachting industry with strong knowledge of yacht operations, safety protocols, and financial management
• Proven ability to schedule and manage the positioning of aircraft/yachts
• Experience in property management, preferably in or around London
• Strong budget management and financial acumen
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead and work well within a team
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
• Experience in the aviation sector is a plus but not essential