An interesting and diverse role has arisen for an EU or French passport holder (preferably living in the South of France) to support this dynamic couple with many interests and holdings.  You will have top Private PA experience showing support for UHNW and an in depth understanding of what is required in a role of this stature.  Experience of 7 - 10 years as a top Private PA is needed, degree standard preferred.

Well presented and spoken (English essential, French a plus) who has bags of energy and used to a 24/7 role where you will be contacted out of hours.  A "doer" who thinks ahead and is a top problem solver.

Good experience with private jets, luxury yachts and crew as well as household staff and booking top events, restaurants.  Top luxury travel skills and good contacts both in France and internationally.

Top package

This is an interesting and diverse role working for an UHNW family with children based in Paris who have an extremely busy business & family life.  The role is split 70% private/mixed support + 30% business support.  You will live in Paris or in easy striking distance of Paris (Essential)

Working from the Paris office and visiting the family home (nearby) when needed the family are interesting, charming and international who also have several international residences and travel extensively during the year

Sorting out a large range of personal matters including: diary management for the Principals and dealing with multiple changes. Insurances for valuables, household, cars etc and maintaining a highly organised filing system both electronic and paper.  Arranging personal holiday, travel and itineraries.  Liaising with the household staff on all matters (nanny will support with the children's activity  schedule).  Personal shopping and gift buying.  Booking restaurants, theatre and events.

Drafting letters and emails, arranging meetings and planning ahead that all relevant parties know of changes.  Research, phone calls and CRM management on contacts.

A good communicator who is helpful and positive who will think and plan ahead as second nature.

The role is to start asap.  You will have good English and French both written and spoken (Essential) and show at least 10 years+ experience as a PA covering both business and personal support.  Excellent package + 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.

Head of UK Family Office                                                                                      London

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

Accounting experience 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 focussed team working across a large number of businesses and projects. The following are considered essential attributes:

• Fully qualified ACA.

• 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 

Salary: Dependent on experience

• Personal and business calendar management (70:30 split) for both the Principal and his partner. 
• Liaising with international staff & colleagues when needed with regard to schedules and requirements
• Arranging all meetings both business and personal including any necessary paperwork, transport and information required
• Collating any paperwork necessary for business meetings
• Personal and business travel with detailed itineraries, booking of cars, hotels and arranging currency, visas and any travel documentation required.
• Booking both commercial and private jet, sourcing the best possible deals
• Family holidays; research into hotels, destinations and arranging all travel requirements as above. 
• Arranging any private appointments to include doctors, dentists, lawyers etc
• Lifestyle management;  private trainers, nutritionists, yoga, retreats, salons, hairdressers etc
• Arranging private dinners, catering, flowers and invitations
• Booking all entertainment, private parties, restaurants & venues.  Sourcing theatre tickets, opera, ballet and sporting events
• Assistance with the running of the household budget
• Dealing with any issues arising within the Mayfair apartment, arranging for any household staff required
• Manage all the administration of the apartment
• Dealing with personal and household insurances
• Purchasing personal items & gifts when required.
• Dealing with all online orders and returns
• Dealing with online grocery shopping and deliveries/wine purchase
• Arranging events, birthdays, outings and giving support to the children when required

Attributes & skills

• 5 years+ as a Private/Business PA for a CEO or UHNW with excellent business PA skills
• Degree essential 
• Up to date with modern technology
• Proactive, curious to learn and comfortable with new technology to work as effectively as possible
• Used to juggling diverse tasks sometimes out of hours
• Commercially savvy, willing to negotiate rates and suggest alternatives
• A proactive individual who can see round corners and can forward plan effectively with plan 2 in place also
• Flexible and reliable.  Prepared for busy periods across time zones & sometimes out of hours i.e. West Coast USA
• Good humoured, proactive and solutions driven.  An eagle eye for detail, double checking is second nature
• Discreet and a “can do” attitude
• Art lover and spoken Italian a plus

Expected Level : £80 – 100k+ negotiable plus discretionary bonus + 25 days holiday + an allowance towards Private Medical Cover

Start Date: ASAP

A fabulous role has arisen for a polished Office Manager with excellent PA skills.

Joining this extremely successful tech investment firm with a HO in California. this is a top mult-tasking role for someone with a warm and helpful personality who has exceptional hospitality skills and some creative ideas.  This is a new office in London with no expense spared on the refurbishment

The role is a 50/50 split of OM and PA duties to include: 

Running the office on oiled wheels and taking responsibility for all legal compliance from fire safety to security and opening/closing the office.  Hosting important meetings and greeting client/visitors in a concierge manner, offering refreshments and any assistance they may require.  You will be first contact for the London office and first impressions are paramount.  Managing welcome packs, drinks and light food to the office making sure refreshments are at hand.  Organising transport when required. Ordering stationery and office supplies.  Dealing with IT provider on any issues in the office. Checking the office/meeting rooms are immaculate at all times.  Co-ordinate and oversee all Office Management.  You will be passionate about organisation an effective problem solver and able to react quickly and thoughtfully.

The PA duties will include supporting the incoming US Senior Partner for 3 months of the year whilst he is in London with meetings, travel & itineraries, Zoom/Teams calls, dinner & lunch reservations and general administrative support. Liaising with the Californian EA on travel and important meetings regularly.  You will also support the Head of Family Office occasionally with various projects and events and administrative support and an incoming member of the team from Switzerland.  Keeping an eye of various schedules. Up to date technology, diary and meeting management is essential for this role but above all your top concierge skills to make clients and visitors feel extremely welcomed into the offices.  A top team player with a happy and positive personality who loves involvement and likes a boutique environment.

A good eye for detail,  double checking is second nature to you, professional with excellent communication skills

Degree standard preferred, well presented and spoken is essential.  This is a role that will suit someone who is a self-starter, confident in their range of abilities and happy to have fluctuating days of being extremely busy or times when the pace is much slower.  5 years+ in a similar role and excellent references

Excellent package + generous bonus and future prospects.

Chief of Staff/Head of Family Office - Nice, France  (salary dependent on experience)

Fluent French and English is needed plus an EA passport and 5 years + as a senior level Chief of Staff/Head of Family Office. Degree standard, personable with top communication skills and able to lead by example.  Your CV must demonstrate this level of experience to be considered.

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced and talented Chief of Staff/Head of Family Office to take over the building and running of a Family Office to be based in France (Paris/South of France). The role will require some travel internationally and some remote support. 

Supporting a dynamic and hugely successful international Principal who has various companies encompassing Technology, Private Equity and major international projects.

You will have set up the procedures and administration for a Family Office in the past and be able to give instruction to staff and the Principal what is needed to set up a new Family Office (imperative)  You will be experienced with energy and commitment and relish the chance of starting up this UHNW Family Office in Nice

You will have a firm grasp of HR issues both legally and with regard recruitment to include hiring/mentoring and disciplinary matters. Able to coach staff to a high level and improve standards.

Able to establish procedures and standards across a wide remit of administration. Dealing with HR matters/legal/financial/documentation/property matters and important relationships to the Family Office.

Running the Private Family Office you will have oversight of all projects/work streams and implement and manage procedures and working practices. Reporting into the Principal on all important matters and assisting when required. Financially astute and used to dealing with budgets and reconciliation. Overseeing renovations and dealing with contractors both in France and abroad. Some travel internationally.

This is a fabulous role for a career driven, motivated and very loyal CofS who will be rewarded by committing 100% to this role. Exciting projects and a wonderful opportunity in all respects for someone who is happy to tackle both large and small projects/requests.  Top package + bonus

Private/Business PA (Film) Principal.  Based London and internationally.  This is an outstanding opportunity for a degree standard PA with a high standard of both business and private support to look after this successful and Principal in film.  Multiple residences abroad and a heavy schedule with filming you will be comfortable living abroad several months of the year when a TV series or film is in production.

Dealing with extensive co-ordination of schedules/logistics, engagements, special projects and events.  Keeping a stream of communication and information flowing.

Highly organised, efficient and deadline driven a true multitasker with experience working in a fast paced, digital media environment.  

Extensive and complex calendar management/external event schedules.  Dealing with calls and emails to the Global office.  Booking all meetings, tech set-up, materials and invitations.

General office administration, supplies and office maintenance.

Preparation of presentations, materials and special projects picking up the culture and structure of the company with ease, research on competitors and the industry in general.

Assist with the design and development of presentations and have the willingness and aptitude to grow in this area. Taking notes in meetings and distribution/follow ups.

Assist with initiatives keeping to the forefront production schedules, deadlines and deliverables (film or photo production experience a major plus)  Can contribute to content assignments, research and special projects.  Able to work with internal partners and assist with company wide programs such as workforce planning, talent etc

Your background with be in digital media, content or the publishing industry/film.  A strong communicator able to collaborate and get results and able to liaise easily at all levels.  A high level of written and spoken English with top proof reading ability.  Able to juggle and prioritise with ease.  Proactive with top attention to detail.  Confident with a passion to learn and grow.  International experience is a major plus for this role.

Able to travel on projects and engross yourself in a role that you will learn a lot in and grow.

A background travelling with the Principal within a similar industry and knowledge of a digital media environment is the perfect fit.

Bonus + bens

PA - International Film (Hybrid)

A wonderful opportunity has arisen for a degree standard PA with a  mix of business and private experience within the film industry.  Mainly hybrid but visiting the office when required sometimes one or twice a week.

Happy to join a team (Senior EA & Private EA) to support this well know person in the industry in a fast paced and sometimes demanding role.  A background in film, digital media, content of publishing is needed and an overall understanding of the culture and demands of being on set.  

Degree standard, 2 years+ experience providing administrative support & proficient in G Suite is needed

Extensive diary management and event schedule, fielding calls, arranging meetings, booking rooms and preparation of materials.  Assist with note taking and follow ups.  Attending on set when required.  You will be able to travel for extended period during film making if needed.

Strong English skills both written and spoken, confident at liaising at all levels. Top communication skills and happy to work in a dedicated and very supportive team.  Total discretion always adhered to, loyal and hardworking.

You will be hungry to succeed in this role as it is an unbelievable opportunity for a dedicated PA with much to offer.  The Principal is much respected in the industry and enjoys giving people a chance.

Someone who is health conscious and aware and happy to support out of hours when needed and travel on location. Top role not to be underestimated.

Plus bonus and career opportunity

EA to Chairman - Business & Private - Mayfair - A role has arisen for a seasoned Business & Private EA to support a prominent individual in the financial world with huge achievements for on-going charitable endeavours. 

Based in the office in Mayfair with hybrid working (whilst the principal travels) - you will be flexible and prefer an office environment. 

Seeking another long term EA you will show longevity on your CV in a similar role (HNWI/CEO/Chairman level) supporting across their business and private matters. You will be calm natured, particularity under pressure and right timeframes, be used to working at pace with a can do attitude to support where required. Polished with advanced MS Office packages and have exceptional communication skills. 

Daily you will book and manage extensive international and national travel arrangements, luxury accommodations and produce seamless itineraries, inbox management, produce and edit documentation including presentations, gatekeeping, take minutes at board meetings and weekly team meetings, expenses to supporting with a personal relocation, liaising with household staff, personal administration, support with charitable involvements and more.

Such an interested and involved role to support your Chairman in a seamless home and business life. 

Please apply today for immediate consideration.

Leaman Consulting are an equal opportunities employer. 

Chief of Staff/Operations Manager - International Family Office

An experienced and talented Chief of Staff/Operational Director is being sought by this international UHNW Family to take charge of running a wide remit of investments and staff. 

A finance or legal degree is essential for this role and an in depth understanding of finance/investments and forward forecasting.  A top communicator with a cv demonstrating a similar role with gravitas and experience within an UHNW Family Office.  You must be in a similar role and similar salary to be considered for this role

You will show a background as a Chief of Staff/Head of Operations on an international level and have involvement in every aspect of the Principals lives (Essential) from the London residence to overseeing overseas properties, personal investments, Private jets, yachts and future investments. The Principals are involved in many diverse businesses ventures and you will act as a lynchpin for the family and the heads of department in businesses both here and abroad.  Budget management and able to spot financial problems, over expenditure and able offer a 5 years forecast is needed. 

International exposure and a solid background at UHNW and managing diverse investments and properties is essential for this role.

Excellent references and a desire to make a difference is needed.  An understanding of diverse culture and requirements is also needed and your own gravitas and confidence to lead by example.

A challenging and interesting role for a career orientated professional with much to offer showing a diverse and interesting cv within a Family Office.

UHNW Family Office Events Co-ordinator/Researcher (UHNW Family Office) Mayfair

An interesting and involving role has arisen for a Degree standard (Essential) with 2/3 years+ experience in a busy role where detail is essential. Excellent English skills written and spoken is needed for this role. You will be adding important information to the CRM system and be able to distil information easily, precis it and keep a meticulous and accurate track of the information. Working under the guidance of the Chief of Staff this is a wonderful opportunity in all respects. Some travel to Europe to assist with events

Working in a small inclusive team this is the ideal opportunity to join an UHNW Family Office and get involved, grow and learn.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Co-ordinator with excellent research skills to join this UHNW Family Office. The Community team sits at the heart of this UHNW Family Office business, building and expanding a community of some of the most successful, driven, interesting, and charismatic, high profile individuals worldwide- and designing and curating events and experiences for them while keeping them engaged throughout the year.

In this role, you will be responsible for doing trip- and guest-specific research, refining logistical details, and processing all information into easy-to-understand forms for our guests. You will be supporting the Head of Community (Chief of Staff) in creating updates and resources for the community and the company itself. Additionally, you will be responsible for logging information into our CRM system and maintaining its accuracy and organization.

You will also be responsible for monitoring news alerts and conducting research on community news and maintaining a recommendations database for suppliers. You will be responsible for coordinating guest lists and guest movements for events.

Strong research and communication skills are a must, as well as meticulous attention to detail, a hands-on approach, and an ability to prioritise. We are a small team so curiosity and a thirst to turn your hand to pretty much anything is a useful bonus - the role will not be limited to the description above and will evolve with the successful candidate, over time. A true opportunity for progression, travel and involvement with an UHNW family office events.

Some possible travel to the events so current passport needed. Degree standard essential and 2 years+ work experience preferably in events/market research/finance of within a family office.

Top opportunity as the role can grow over time in this UHNW Family Office. Excellent package and supportive work colleagues based in Mayfair.

Top opportunity to join an UHNW Family Office in Mayfair where there are future opportunities for growth

• Working knowledge of Outlook/MS Suite Understanding creation and use of CRMs or similar databases Ability to deal with the minutiae of logistics, patience with repeating information and keeping all stakeholders informed and updated Quick to pick up new skills/new technologies as applicable; able to research alternatives

Excellent package and the opportunity to grow in the role.