In office/remote & travelling when required.

An interesting and very involving role has arisen for a Private PA with experience working for high profile in music, film or television (essential to be considered for this role)  We are looking for 5 years+ as a Private PA in a fast paced industry at senior level to support this well know individual. There will be travel within the role supporting the Principal and going on set when required.  Your cv must show high profile support with travel to be considered for this role.

Able to travel when needed this is an exciting and not often found role for an experienced Private PA who has handled a very busy schedule and can keep one step ahead.

Running a hugely busy and very changeable diary co-ordinating private and professional detailed scheduling of meetings making sure deadlines are being adhered to and informing the relevant teams. Preparing any relevant documentation, information required for the meetings.  Keeping a detailed forward planning schedule updating daily/weekly/monthly.

Extensive international and UK travel both commercial and private plane, booking cars & hotels and creative detailed itineraries and researching best hotels, restaurants etc wherever the Principal travels to. Dealing with visas and travel requirements/currency etc.  Researching and booking family holidays and events, personal shopping and booking all personal appointments.

In box management and prioritising/flagging up important issues. Main point of contact for the Principal for internal and external staff and colleagues.

Happy to travel when needed and be a true right hand in every respect.  Accustomed to high profile individuals and able to take things in your stride.  Calm under pressure, highly organised with a good sense of humour!  A top communicator, detailed with top forward planning skills.

Personable, reliable and totally discreet this is a fabulous role for a fabulous Principal.  Role comes with bonus + benefits.

An exciting and demanding Private PA role has arisen to support an international UHNW with a hectic lifestyle and business pursuits.  You will have 8 years+ as  Private PA mostly at CEO or UHNW level demonstrating the ability to support the Principal as a "Manager" of every aspect of their life from extensive personal requirements, travel and liaising with the wider family to supporting every aspect of the Principal's interests and business diary/travel and arrangements.

This is a 24/7 cover role with travel involved. Experience travelling with the Principal will be expected.  A true right hand for an accomplished and proactive PA with much to offer.  Degree preferred and well presented and spoken essential.

A top communicator, able to read the room with excellent EI and wanting to become indispensable to the Principal.  Demanding at times but always interesting, every changing and fast paced.

Used to supporting on an international level and accustomed to planning complex travel & itineraries both private jet and commercial.

You will have a high level of personal expectation from yourself and enjoy the demands a role of this nature brings.  Totally discreet with a good sense of humour and able to make relationships quickly with staff and colleagues alike.  Excellent package.

Housekeeper PA (Full time or Part Time)

Location: Fulham, SW6
Start date: End of June 2024 (1-2 weeks handover with current nanny/housekeeper)
Salary: Depends on which schedule is worked
Hours: Full time OR Part Time

Our client is looking for a proactive and experienced housekeeper PA with come basic cooking skills, who is able to take on some household & personal admin duties as well. The Principal often travels once a month for work and at those times the housekeeper will need to be able to stay overnight (up to 5 nights) to supervise her teenage daughter (15 years old). They also have a friendly family cat!

The client is happy to consider 2 working schedules:

Option 1:
2/2.30pm - 7/7.30pm Monday to Friday with ability to work full time/sole care once a month up to 5 nights when the client travels with work. Salary £25 gross per hour overtime.

Option 2:
Full time 8-10 hours a day with ability to work full time/sole care once a month up to 5 nights when the client travels with work. £42,000 - £50,000 GPA.

Role Overview:
The family have had the same nanny employed for 8 years who is moving on, and as their daughter is older the role has now changed.
As the Housekeeper Cook/Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in running the household smoothly. From top to bottom, you will oversee all aspects of housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and ironing. Cooking, with special attention to a nut allergy. Additionally, you will handle personal admin tasks, errands, and the receipt of deliveries, organising repairs, MOT and anything else required to ensure the home is ran at a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:
- Manage household operations efficiently, acting as the backbone of the home
- Provide attentive care for the 15 year old, including meal preparation, oversight of her activities & occasional school runs.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation throughout the house, ensuring everything is in top condition
- Handle laundry, ironing, and any necessary daily tidying tasks
- Undertake personal admin duties and run errands as needed
- Receive and organise deliveries promptly and efficiently
- Drive for occasional school pickups from Hammersmith and run errands & ensuring the car is well-maintained.

Requirements:
- Prior experience in a similar role with excellent references
- A super dependable and proactive nature, with a smart approach to problem-solving
- Valid driver's license and experience driving an automatic car, with a clean driving record
- Ability to work autonomously and take initiative in managing household tasks
- Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and occasional longer hours
- Comfortable with overnight stays when the principal is travelling for work
- Respectful, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality
- A warm and nurturing personality with a genuine passion for family and home

Salary and Benefits:
- Competitive salary in the range of 42-50K gross, commensurate with experience
- Opportunity for long-term employment (the current candidate has been there 8 years!)
- Opportunity to become an integral part of our family and household

*We cannot guarantee a response to every application*

Senior Private PA - with travel (Central London)

a superb role has arisen for a degree standard  Senior Private PA with 10 years + as a Private PA and in depth experience with large renovations and recruiting and mentoring household staff (both in the UK and Europe)

Supporting a very hands on and likeable Principal who has 4 grown children and 5 properties (to include a large central London home, ski chalet and country estate all fully staffed.

You will lead by example and be very hands on and flexible.  Able to build relationships quickly and be at the front of the recruitment process with regards to Household Staff and keeping things running smoothly.  Staff management and pre-empting problems will come as second nature to you and you will be a collaborative team player who is able to get the best out of people.       

You will travel to the various properties about once every two months and spend a little time at the ski chalet during the season.  Flexible to travel should there be an urgent matter that needs attending.

The Principal will count on you to be a true right hand in all aspects so your reliability and commitment must be 100%.  Able to think outside of the box and contribute when needed the Principal is involved in all aspects of the design and rebuild of their large Central London property and dealing with the other properties so you will work closely with the Principal throughout the renovation.  You will organise maintenance, suppliers, trades and schedules for the properties and keep everything up to scratch.

The house in Central London will be where your office will eventually be situated.  You will have excellent emotional intelligence and be able to judge circumstances clearly and make good judgement calls.

You will have excellent diary, logistics and travel management (including private jet) conversant with all modern tech and be able to prioritise and plan ahead with ease.  You will be used to an ever changing schedule and diary and shift plans accordingly.  A top communicator who can discuss matters to staff and  the Principal with ease.  Good humoured, intelligent and hard working.

Happy to turn your hand to anything, your flexibility and can do attitude will shine in this role.  Some spoken French would be a plus but not essential

This is a wonderful opportunity to support a dynamic and charismatic media CEO in a successful and high profile industry which is very busy and interesting.  Time poor you will support him in both a business and personal capacity, liaising with the charming Chief of Staff on a daily basis to keep things running properly.  A top organiser with a cv demonstrating both business and private support (60/40 split) at CEO or Founding Partner level is essential to be considered.

Organising a very busy corporate & social life, events and international travel (you may travel to LA occasionally in the future).  Some out of hours will be expected to support the Principal when attending film galas, social occasions & dinners etc

A background in media, entertainment, music or an upbeat similar industry is much preferred.  The Principal is much respected and liked in the industry.

Ahead of the game you will be on top of all social media and latest tech - able to modify and change plans & travel easily you will be proactive self-starter and be able to juggle diverse requests with ease.  You will have a top eye for detail and take great pride in your role as this Principal as high standards and will expect you to have the same.  The role is hybrid and the company are looking to move to a West End base early next year.

This is a truly exciting role for someone with a lot to give who connects to the role and wants to give 100% to this dynamic individual.  Bens include 25 days hols and discretionary bonus.

An interesting and sometimes demanding role has arisen for a London based UHNW with an international £billion business empire.  You will be an experienced EA with both business and private longevity.  A supreme organiser used to multiple changes and always offering solutions to problems.  This will be 24/7 cover but not extensive and never ending.

Overseeing a hugely busy and intricate diary both business and private ever changing internationally. Extensive luxury travel (private and commercial jets, yachts, VIP standard)  Arranging all itineraries and visas required.  Preparing documents, presentations and dictation required.  Managing Board meetings & any research required.  Follow up of meetings & action points

Event management, top restaurant bookings theatre, hotels and concerts.  Guest list for private dinners & responses.  Multiple residence management and renovations, decorations and dealing with trades & suppliers.

Managing private staff and vehicles, tax, insurance etc.  Assisting family members occasionally both UK and abroad.  Assisting with holidays, research, booking and itineraries.  Assist with all private appointments ie doctor, lawyers etc.  Personal shopping when needed.

This role is idea for a career orientated EA who loves her job, has a certain resilience when needed and enjoys a fast paced role which will keep you on your toes!  There are another two EA's in the team who will assist/show you the ropes.  Excellent package.

ead of Family Office       Central London

Qualified ACA Level Accountancy Level Required   (Essential)                                                            

A London based UK Family Office with varied interests that currently include Art and Film production and Property Development, is looking for a Head of UK Family Office, with strong experience of tax and legal matters.  The Family are interesting and inclusive and the role will cover both the corporate and private interests of the family across a wide variety of sectors.

This role is ideal for someone wanting to step up from a current position and take the reins in this niche Family Office with a lot going on.

This position requires strong leadership skills, financial acumen, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and external service providers.

Accounting at ACA level is a pre-requisite and familiarity with Xero, extremely useful. The successful candidate will likely have a practice background and an understanding of legal and tax implications and structures will be helpful, enabling rigorous review and discussion of documents and proposals.

This is an extremely busy and fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will also likely have previous Family Office experience and thus understand the need to be flexible (both in range of duties and hours), autonomous and very “hands-on”, rather than relying on a support team.

Responsibilities likely to include:

• External Service Provider Management: Build and maintain relationships with external service providers such as lawyers, accountants, investment advisors, architects, building contractors, Trustees and insurance brokers to ensure the family's interests are effectively represented. Wealth Management: Oversee all aspects of the family's financial affairs, wealth planning corporate structuring, estate planning, tax optimization, risk management, and philanthropic activities. Client Relationship Management: Serve as the main point of contact for the family members, ensuring their financial needs, goals, and preferences are understood and addressed effectively. Monitoring costs and expenditure across all projects and entities and development of new financial analysis to add to a growing suite of reporting. Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure adherence to relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including company secretarial, data privacy, financial reporting, and risk management protocols. Continual Improvement.  Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and new technologies to enhance the efficiency of the family office operations. Team Management: Recruit, train, and lead a team of professionals to deliver high-quality services to clients, ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment. Financial Reporting Development and Oversight: Prepare, review, and develop financial reports for the corporate and personal interests. Handling corporate and personal tax matters including but not limited to VAT, corporation tax, ATED, income tax, CGT, IHT. Oversight of all family assets, properties, trusts and other relevant interests. Payroll

The successful candidate will be a crucial part of a small and focused team working across a large number of businesses and projects. The following are considered essential attributes:

• Fully qualified ACA.(Essential)

• Proven experience in similar role within a family office.

• Experience of developing and maintaining financial analyses Proven track record of systems implementation and maintenance Excellent IT skills, demonstrable proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Extensive management and statutory accounts experience Excellent written and verbal English Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail. High level of personal integrity and discretion Enquiring mind Self-motivating and solutions driven. Flexible, professional, and personable Exceptional interpersonal skills and be able to successfully communicate with people at all levels within and outside of the organisation.

 Positive but not essential attributes include: 

· Driving Licence and access to own vehicle

· French (desirable but not essential)

Salary: Dependent on experience Upwards of 150k

Experienced Chief of Staff - UHNW Household (5 years+ as a CofS or Operations Manager is required)

We are looking for a dynamic CofS who can lead by example to head up this busy international household with 20+ household staff.  a CV demonstrating at least 5 years in a senior CofS role/or Operations within an UHNW Household is essential.  This can be a demanding out of hours role with lots of changes and demands so you will have held a role where you juggle multiple requests and changes of schedule.

UHNW background is essential and experience overseeing a high level of staff from housekeepers to house managers and chefs etc.  Excellent with budgets and reports and able to produce a comprehensive report on expenditure on a monthly basis.

Project manage any household repairs/purchases and necessary requirements.  Negotiating with suppliers and keeping up to date with current trends.  Research for the Principals on both business and personal matters.  Dealing with service provider for technology for the household and security matters.

Dealing with the management of a high level art collection and all insurances required for the household.

Managing and overseeing inventories of high value goods within the household.

Event management and planning liaising with household staff and Private PA

This is an opportunity to use all of your skills and bring order to the household in a calm and professional manner.  You will have top communication skills and used to working out of hours when required, highly organised and able to build trusted relationships quickly and effectively.

Salary comes with discretionary bonus + bens

Executive Assistant Business/Private UHNW Founder Green Park

Executive Assistant to support this charming and very successful Founding Partner in Private Equity & Investments. The boss is very entrepreneurial and in much demand.  A background at CEO level and above within finance, investments or Family Office is needed, or an UHNW entrepreneur within a high level business involvement.  The role is Hybrid when the boss is travelling and he does not come in on Friday (so there is some flex on work from home there)  Busy inclusive office of 45+ and a great working culture with colleagues.

Covering both business and private support on a 50/50 split.  Able move from business to private seamlessly and keep ahead of the game.  A CV demonstrating UHNW private support is essential for this role.

Based in lovely offices near Green Park you will be involved in all aspects of this dynamos' life and business.  A CV demonstrating 10 years+ experience and a good split between business and private (Private for UHNW and understanding the expectations at this level).  Embedded in a team of 40+ this is a collegiate office with a great working culture and atmosphere.  You will be an exemplary gate-keeper with charm and be able to make a good working relationship quickly.  A good sense of humour and a real interest in your role is essential.  There will be some out of hours when needed and you will have worked for an individual of this level and requirement within investments in the past and love your role and the responsibility it brings.  The boss is modern and inclusive but with high standards and you will be able to work quickly and accurately.

Full responsibility for diary management and extensive travel and itineraries (including private jet).  Managing communications internally and externally.  Keeping an ever changing to do list and providing documents and research before meetings.  Able to prioritise to free up time for the Founder and providing clear agendas for the week/month. Organise Board meetings and management of papers.  Attending meetings when required.  Organising complex itineraries and schedules, presentations and follow up notes.

Assisting with Family travel and commitments including holidays and private jets.  Research on events. Assisting with international and London properties (UK, USA & Europe).  Assisting with household staff when required across the properties.  Dealing with insurances and auctions, private members clubs.  Organising all private appointments and meetings.  Arranging dinners, lunches and private parties.

An amazing role for an amazing EA with much to offer.  Well spoken and presented and degree standard

Excellent package + generous bonus

House Manager for large fully staffed home in London
Starting: ASAP
Location: Central London
Salary: £80,000 - £95,000 GPA, DOE

Our UHNW client is looking for an experienced House Manager who is capable on taking on a large household team. You will have an ability to oversee maintenance projects with effectively managing the finance inventory and minimise wastage and spending.  The client wants to overhaul some processes that are outdated and the House Manager will be to effectively implement these and support and guide the household team in adapting to these changes. 
You will provide leadership position for all house staff indicated, and be responsible for the health, safety and welfare of the staff and clients.
As the House Manager you will have complete authority, responsibility and accountability as it encompasses the house, except where authority is expressly denied.
You must have the ability and understanding to work flexible days/hours as needed based on demand of the house.
You must have worked as a House Manager in a large, fully staffed and busy household ideally with some multiple property management experience. 

Your duties as the House Manager will include but are not limited to:
Planning

• The ability to develop, with the aid of key staff members, strategies and programs to ensure the attainment of the house goals and objectives.
• The ability to prepare a comprehensive annual operating plan, for all departments in the house with addendum plans for maintenance, repair, sanitation, energy conservation and uniform replacement.
• The ability to prepare an annual capital expenditure plan.
• The ability to prepare salary administration plan.

Organizing

• The ability to ensure the house has an organization chart showing both structure and people that is compatible with the financial plans of the house discussed.
• The ability to recruit staff when needed, ensuring the candidates meet the job role & specifications.
• Work with management to develop and install a system of standards of performance, whereby everyone may objectively appraise their own performance.
• Develop objectives for all staff pertaining to their functional responsibilities, that contribute to the achievement of the house goals.
• Implement performance planning and review all staff, according to established performance standards and mutually agreed upon results to budgeted plans.

Administration

• Set clear guidelines and ensure that these are adhered to throughout all house operations.
• Schedule meetings to ensure coordination and open lines of communication.
• Maintain employee break areas at high standard of cleanliness and attractiveness – visibly demonstrating to all staff an on-going interest in their welfare.
• Set minimum acceptable standards of quality, operation and service as benchmark point of self-measurement.
• Supervise all staff in carrying out their operations responsibilities and tasks, coordinating efforts and establishing priorities where necessary.
• Approve house paperwork such as daily accounting work, month end reports and other essential forms as needed.

• Maintain to supervise staff performance, ensuring direction is given where needed.
• Review energy saving programs and plans on monthly basis.
• Ensure procedures for emergency situations are written and distributed and familiar to all employees.
• Ensure audits are conducted as requested.

Leadership

• Lead with intellectual and emotional maturity, practicing consulting supervision and observing ethical business practices.
• The ability to represent the interest of the house and all its personnel in fair, impartial and equitable manner.
• The ability to respond properly in any house emergency or safety situation.

Communication  

• Keep the principal and management informed about the condition of house and all-important factors influencing its operation.
• Coordinate the efforts of supporting management, where calling them for such advice and assistance as deemed advisable.
• Cooperate effectively with all sharing mutual interest, concerns advice and specialized knowledge.
• Convey clear instructions, guidance with proper intent to achieve a unity of purpose. The ability to establish working relationships that will attain a high-level of employee morale.
• Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by the client. 
• Maintain open working relationship with everyone.

*Please note that we cannot guarantee a response to every application*

This dynamic, welcoming boutique investment team (with a focus in tech) seek an experienced Office Administrator ( a couple of years experience in an office, as a receptionist, office administrator or similar is much preferred), who is looking for their next step onto becoming a PA longer term, to join them in their office in Mayfair.

Joining the support team working alongside a wonderful EA who supports the Founders, and two other Executive Assistants, you will support the smooth running of the front of house, office and support the wider team with PA support being trained to grow on this side of the role. A wonderful role for someone who enjoys variety, and true involvement, and seeks growth long term.

You will have a minimum of 2 years' experience, ideally from a fast paced environment, Investments, finance/banking backgrounds would be preferred, love supporting multiple people, be educated to A-level or equivalent and above, hold strong IT skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, be well presented and spoken, be confident in your abilities and always be willing to support with the administrative tasks that come your way.

You will support with diary management, gatekeeping, organising meetings, meeting and greeting, responding to incoming calls, inbox management, and document production from presentations to reports, assisting with events management, supplies and orders for your team and more!

In return you will receive a competitive salary, a generous work from home allowance to book as you would holidays, 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus extra time off to all at Christmas, generous discretionary bonuses, work events and trips (they are skiing this year), top level private medical insurance and pension. The core hours for the role are 08.30 - 18.00 with a 1 hour lunch break.

Please apply today for immediate consideration.

Leaman Consulting are an equal opportunities employer.

A busy family living in NW10 is looking for a nanny to join and help them with their toddler boy, who will be 18 months in a few days!

General nanny duties will be required - organising fun and educational activities, preparing healthy and balanced meals for the child, light housekeeping duties, etc…

The little boy is planned to start nursery in January, though the family is not sure of the schedule yet, and would love to find someone they can trust who will stay with them until he is settled. They would also be happy to find a nanny/housekeeper who will stay once he is settled in nursery full-time.

The little boy is in a good routine, he loves social activities (Monkey Music, Heartbeats, Minin Picasso, etc…), the family would love to find someone with experience with this age group and a good knowledge of the area for future activities!

This is a fantastic opportunity for a nanny looking for their next job in London!

• Location: NW10, London
• Days and Hours: Monday to Friday (Monday 7:30am - 6:30pm, Tuesday to Friday 8am - 6pm)
• Children: B18 months-old
• Start Date: ASAP, urgent search
• Salary: Up to £40K GPA, negotiable for the right candidate