A busy UHNW family is seeking a highly qualified and experienced governess to join her household, working on a rota basis (2 weeks on/off). With three boys aged 7, 4.5, and 3.5, the candidate will play a pivotal role in their educational development, working closely with the current head nanny who holds a Norland qualification. The role entails providing academic support and overseeing the boys' educational needs, including preparation for the 7 exam in January 2025. The successful candidate will have a background in teaching and/or tutoring, preferably within UHNW households. Responsibilities:Collaborate with the current nannies, in creating and implementing a comprehensive educational plan tailored to each child's needs and developmental stage.Provide one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on a range of subjects, including but not limited to English, mathematics, science, and languages.Foster a supportive and enriching learning environment that encourages intellectual curiosity and academic excellence.Coordinate with external tutors and educational resources to supplement the boys' learning experiences.Accompany the family on international travels during school holidays, ensuring continuity in educational activities and support.Assist with administrative tasks related to the boys' education, such as scheduling appointments, managing resources, and tracking progress.Maintain open and clear communication with the family's PA and other household staff members, reporting on the boys' academic progress and any concerns or developments. Requirements:A background in teaching and/or tutoring, preferably with experience working in UHNW households.Familiarity with the British education system, including preparation for the 7 exam.Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and travel requirements.Valid passport for international travels (the family spends a lot of time in the USA, and would need the nanny to hold a passport valid for a travel visa). This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and experienced educator to join a prestigious household and make a meaningful impact on the lives of three bright young boys. Schedule: 2 weeks on/offStart Date: ASAPLocation: London (Sloane Square) international travelsChildren: B7, B4.5 and B3.5 years-oldSalary: Starting at £70K GPA, depending on experience and qualifications
UHNW Family (some travel) Degree standard and 8 years+ experience at HNW/UHNW Principal level.
A busy and involving role has come in for an experienced Private PA with good business skills to support this UHNW Individual to run their lives and manage their growing interests and life.
This is a demanding and full on role for someone who has had a similar role and happy to cover out of hours when required and will travel when required. Adept at working across various time zones.
Able to liaise easily with international staff and have great logistic skills. A hands on person with top communication skills and able to make relationships quickly. Solutions driven and able to think on your feet.
Top international travel skills both commercial and private jet, hotels, car services, itineraries and visas/currency, passports etc. Covering an extremely busy changeable diary both business and personal.
Gatekeeper, composing draft email/letters and correspondence. Collating paperwork for meetings and attending when required to take notes.
Assist with private events, dinners, parties and social events. Personal shopping and assistance with wardrobe. Good knowledge of luxury items and hard to find goods. A little black book of contacts in all areas of a luxury lifestyle for the family.
Extremely high standards with humour, loyalty and total discretion will be expected at all times.
Excellent package + bonus
A true opportunity has arisen for a degree standard Administrator/PA to join this UHNW Family Office and support the team. An ideal opportunity to step into the Family Office realm and learn and grown in the role. This is a busy and varied role for a graduate with some work experience to gain a role where you will be mentored and trained in various sectors of the company from property, reception (cover when receptionist is away) PA duties and supporting a UHNW family. The team are friendly (20) and based in fabulous offices near Bond Street. Your attitude will be roll up the sleeves and muck in, not afraid to run an errand or arrange a meeting room there is room to grow in this role and they usually promote from within.
A good sense of humour, degree standard and the right attitude is paramount for this role. Down to earth and capable is essential. Excellent package + bonus
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive individual to join this very friendly team as a PA for a Private Family Office. This is a very interesting and progressive role for someone wanting a fast paced role within an UHNW Family Office. Fabulous offices and working culture.
Providing PA support to the very busy and hands on Operations Director.
Diary and inbox management, scheduling travel, producing travel itineraries.
Always be one step ahead, pre-emptive and reminding.
Assisting with meticulous property management list keeping. Liaising heavily with contractors in a confident manner.
Attending servicing appointments – reporting back to operations team.
Prepare and organising documents, presentations, updating spreadsheets.
Assisting with various projects: refurbishments, researching tasks e.g., sourcing furniture, purchasing etc.
Ability to manage and deliver on some ad hoc basic research projects, e.g., Events Management, Complex luxury holidays, the Fine Art portfolio and the Family Car Fleet etc.
Handle confidential and sensitive information with utmost discretion and always maintain strict confidentiality.
Handle expense reporting and financial matters, including reconciling receipts, tracking expenses, and preparing reports.
Be confident liaising with Family members, domestic and office staff.
High levels of cooperation with other team members and demonstrating a strong commitment to team values.
Experience
Strong PA experience. The position will be extremely varied – no two days are the same, ability to multitask and adapt is essential.
Relevant hands-on property management experience preferred.
An interest in Property, Interior Design and Lifestyle.
Personality fit is key: ability to work collaboratively as part of the wider team.
Solution driven. Professional, hard-working, self-motivated, loyal, positive, committed. Must be proactive and use initiative.
Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills at high level.
Uphold strictest level of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion. Looking for a role with longevity and to grow with us.
Proficient in using tools and software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Teams.
Energetic and fun.
Will be required to visit various properties / deal with contractors etc.
Our clients do not have a working from home policy.
Great team in fabulous offices who work in a collaborative and upbeat way. Great opportunity to join an UHNW Family Office who progress excellent PA's to take on more responsibility and grow in the role.
Excellent bens + bonus
A superb role has arisen for a degree standard Senior Private PA with 8/10 years + as a Private PA (essential) and in depth experience with large renovations and recruiting/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. Excellent package
A busy and very interesting role has arisen for a degree standard PA to support this successful and extremely busy individual with this HNW Family Office with a focus on interiors/fashion/design/property. Working within a small team supporting the Principal the working atmosphere is supportive and sometimes deadline driven Based in the office 5 days.
You will cover both business and private support on a daily basis. A team player willing to muck in when needed with some out of hours when busy. You must love being a PA and a great support to the boss in every aspect. The Principal is upbeat with bags of energy and you will be able to match this!
Excellent English skills both written and spoken and up to date tech needed.
Excellent all round ability and top organisational skills, able to hit a deadline. Able to work off a demanding to do list and juggle a very busy day. An interest in the creative side within property & design is needed and an understanding of marketing, social media and excellent tech needed. The role can grow in time and you will be able to take responsibility. Able to handle a very busy and every changing "to do" list keeping everyone informed of changes and thinking ahead.
3 - 4 years+ experience is needed in a busy creative style role (property, architecture, interiors, design or similar. A bright and positive personality with bags of energy and a great can do attitude.. Good package + bonus