Business Assistant - Dynamic CEO.  Central London

This top international CEO with multiple companies/deals in the offing is looking for a superb, degree level (business/legal or similar degree) Business Assistant with plenty of common sense and experience working at a pace. Working closely with the Chief of Staff; you will be heavily involved in projects and the forward business push of the company as well as carrying out the day to day duties of an EA.  You enjoy involvement in the company you work for you will be able to think outside of the box and bring things to the table.. Time poor boss who wants things done yesterday (but great guy) and needs the experience of someone who has walked the walk before for 5 years+ in a Senior EA role to a very busy CEO or Principal.  A top all rounder with a big smile, beautifully presented and a sharp sense of dress/style as the role is quite ambassadorial in some ways.

A top minute taker and able to keep on top of who does what and what needs doing when!  Extensive diary and travel with multiple changes (he changes his mind all the time).  Top Board level experience with a broad understanding of business and all that it involves.

Excellent C suite level experience is essential together with top international exposure to multiple businesses worldwide.  You will be sharp and robust with charm and social awareness and able to handle and decipher complex business issues and pick up things quickly.  The company is growing and this could be a fast track in your career for promotion as their is no ceiling for career orientated individuals.  A background in Technology, Private Equity, Hedge or a well know tech brand that has expanded rapidly would be ideal (at senior level)

The boss has a Private PA to take care of all his personal matters so this is very much a business focused role but you will be flexible and helpful and chip in when needed.  Able to let things roll off your back when things get frantic and deadlines are being met keeping your smile and sense of humour.

Generous and very genuine boss but expects and needs the best.

Top role for top Business Assistant with much to offer who can grow in the role to possible management level.  Degree essential.

Housekeeper/Cook for Family living in SW1.

A professional family of 4 living in South West London, close to Belgravia are looking for a top notch housekeeper with excellent cooking skills. The property itself is over 4/5 floors and you will be required to deliver a very high standard of cleaning, laundry and ironing as well as preparing a delicious and healthy family meal. The family employ a nanny to care for their 2 children (under 5) so you must be child friendly and happy to work in a family environment. The family are looking for someone who is proactive and on the ball and able to keep up with a busy household and the family’s needs. You will have worked as a private housekeeper/cook for families previously and have great checkable references.

Hours: Monday – Friday 50 hours a week

Starting: ASAP

Salary: £45,000 gross per year (DOE)

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

A travelling family require a full-time nanny to take care of their 1-year old daughter. Although their base is Richmond, London they travel the majority of the time. Destinations include UK, USA, Europe, Middle East and others. Travel is sometimes at short notice and they would need the ideal Nanny to be flexible within reason.

CHILDCARE REQUIREMENTS:
Full time care for one, 1-year old girl starting as soon as possible.
The job will be 9 hours a day, 6 days a week. (This is likely to vary and indicates the maximum).

- Age appropriate Educational activities 
- Teaching a second language through play 
- Preparing the child’s nutritious meals 
- Laundry of child’s clothing 
- Arranging doctors and dentist appointments 
- Arranging social schedules and play dates 
- Keeping family up to date on their child's development progress 

The applicant must have 5 + year’s experience and be able to provide contactable references. 
An up to date DBS & First Aid qualification
A second language, preferably French is a major plus for us. 

Salary – Dependent on Experience.
It would be a live out nanny (London based) but when travelling accommodation will be covered. 
Expenses also covered whilst travelling with the family.

EA/ Team Assistant to trendy and upbeat Tech Investment firm in Mayfair. 

A fabulous friendly and exciting tech firm, with a start up vibe are looking for an experienced EA/ Team Assistant to join their team based in beautiful offices in Mayfair. 

The role will require someone with 6/7 years experience with a bright, hands on and muck in attitude. You will be supporting a small team of investors so a flexible attitude is a must with the ability to multitask and prioritise.

A confident communicator with top IT skills and strong experience in a similar role or investments is a must. You will be also be responsible for general office and facilities management, supporting the team with diary and meeting room management, meet and greet clients and guests, booking travel, handle expenses whilst liaising with the accounts team, as well as arranging office catering and annual social events like Summer and Xmas parties. 

A great opportunity to join a growing boutique technology company with a great team, great office and friendly supportive environment. 

This incredibly diverse and successful UHNW family office in Mayfair are seeking an experienced Legal or Financial experienced Executive Assistant to join their small team. Supporting the likeable and respectful MD and CFO you will be the right hand to them.

Duties include (but not limited to):

1. Legal / Financial

• Working with legal and financial documents, including reviewing and understanding them as well as understanding the financial impacts of these documents. The work is related to properties and financial transactions, both corporate and commercial. Should know how to prepare investment memorandums within Excel based on information collected. Reconciliation of accounts, assisting accountant with month end.

2. Administrative

• Maintaining updated and well-organised transaction and corporate files and records
• Answering the phone, meeting and greeting guests, serving refreshments during meetings as required and ensuring the office is always immaculate
• General administration
• Booking travel, arranging visas
• Arranging couriers
• Some diary management and arranging meetings, maintaining extensive contacts database, maintaining manual and shared computer filing systems correctly.

Skills / Experience / Qualifications:

• Must have had at least 7 years’ experience in PA role with a relevant degree or diploma.
• High standard of spoken English plus excellent spelling and grammar (if not native English speaker, then ability to speak and write to native speaker standard)
• Ability to take dictation and type to at least 50wpm
• Intermediate to Advanced Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
• Ability to prioritise effectively and multi-task
• Ability to remain calm and patient
• Professional, dedicated, happy to be available by phone after hours Strong organisational skills Team worker

We are ideally looking for someone to start as soon as possible. Consideration will also be given to candidates who are currently employed, where a standard 4 week notice period is required.

Please apply for immediate consideration. Due to the high volume of applications received it will only be possible to contact successful applicants. Leaman Consulting are an equal opportunities employer.

Private PA - Italian speaking for HNW Family Mayfair.

A great role has arisen for an experienced Private PA used to working for a family with a full social life and business life.  A dynamic couple (Italian husband) both with separate businesses are looking for a highly competent and experienced Private PA with good Italian language skills to run the London residence and deal with all staff and property matters.  The couple entertain also so a high level of organisation skills, style and acumen in that area is needed.

The Principal is gearing up to buy a large property in Italy that you will also be involved with in the future.  Some travel to Italy will be within the role in the future and liaison with extended family.

A CV demonstrating 6-7 years+ as a senior Private PA within a household/office and a wide remit of skills and ability is essential.  The couple also have two young daughters and a puppy so your day will be very busy and varied.  Able to lead by example and have very high standards.  You will be flexible, hands on, proactive with a positive and helpful personality.

Able to manage a very busy private diary and schedule (for both Principals) private meetings and appointments, household bills and reconciliation, spotting any problems arising in the house and resolving.

Excellent household staff management skills and knowing how to assist when required to get the job done

This is a busy hands on role for someone who enjoys a busy and extremely varied day.

Flexible, hard working and reliable is essential, discreet and wanting to commit for the long term

Excellent package + bonus

EA/Chief of Staff/Estates Manager- UHNW Central London & Country Estate & International

 A role has arisen for an energised and experienced Chief of Staff with the main focus being on the running and maintenance of property & management of household staff together with financial matters involving this.  Excellent numeracy skills and able to support this dynamic individual in the running of his personal affairs and liaising with a multitude of suppliers, staff and colleagues both in London, the country estate & his international properties.  The Principal has wide interests and large business concerns on an international level.  This individual has extremely high standards and requests and will keep you on your toes at all times, from finding a helicopter at late notice to scrutinizing contracts and properties, paying bills, monthly reports and dealing with purchases, art collection, private events & parties and being a lynch pin in his life.  A CV demonstrating working at this level is essential and the possibilities for growth in this role from your current position as you will have interesting exposure to a different and interesting lifestyle.  A top understanding of VIP household matters as well as various professional services the Principal will be dealing with.  Able to deal with multiple UHNW residences and a plethora of household staff (25+)and have the background working at this level is essential to be considered for this role

Another European language (Italian would be perfect) would be a major plus.  You will work within a highly professional team both within an office structure and within residences both in UK and Europe.

There is a possibility of travel also in the future.  A person with a positive and can do attitude is essential, educated, well presented and spoken with an appreciation of the arts and a good world overview.  Committed and able to travel is essential. A top communicator who leads by example

The role would also fit an individual who has been an EA to an UHNW and looked after multiple properties (including international) and household staff/art and high level purchases.

Excellent package + bonus

EA- Major International Fashion Brand - Central London

An amazing role has arisen for a switched on EA with a background in fashion or s creative field (Essential to be considered for this role) to support this incoming C suite Director form the USA.  You will help her settle into the company and the country and become a vital part of her day.  This is a fast paced and sometimes demanding role out of hours (especially at show time) you will have top diary and logistics skills, excellent travel and forward planning ability.  Able to produce and pull together relevant documents, detailed preparation for meetings and put together a top Power Point presentation.  Liaising across teams within the company you will make relationships quickly and get things done with style and grace.  You will have an excellent knowledge of London and the amenities/restaurants etc and have bags of energy and a positive attitude.  Totally professional, discrete and helpful this is an interesting and diverse role at the heart of the company.  This Senior Director Reports into the CEO & your communication skills will be firsts rate. You are able to deal with all levels of stake holders up to the very top of this amazing and highly successful company in the creative world.  

Well presented and spoken with excellent English skills written and spoken is essential (Italian speaking would be a major plus point)  Top package + bonus + outstanding working conditions

Based in fabulous offices in the West End.

We are looking for a rare combination of skills and experience for this UHNW individual.  You will have excellent private PA skills together with a background in health & fitness/nutrition and be free to travel Europe/Asia with this UHNW businessman looking after his regime of health and fitness together with private PA duties.  Capable & intelligent with a proven CV encompassing many of the above skills.  Good IT and a high level or organisational skills is also essential.  Able to lead and guide by example with high emotional intelligence you will be able to forge a relationship build on skills and trust but understand the boundaries required.  Working in total discretion you will liaise with other members of the Family Office (including EA's) with regard to the schedule of the Principal and be able to travel from 2 days to 2 weeks when required.  The travel will be Europe and the Far East including Australia and New Zealand.  Professional yourself with top knowledge of health and fitness/nutrition this is a fabulous opportunity to use all of your skills and make this new role your own.  Excellent package + bonus

Chief of Staff - UHNW Central London & Country Estate

 A role has arisen for an energised and experienced Chief of Staff with excellent numeracy and contract skills to support this dynamic individual in the running of his personal affairs and liaising with a multitude of suppliers, staff and colleagues both in London and the country estate.  The Principal has wide interests and large business interests on an international level.  UHNW this individual has extremely high standards and requests and will keep you on your toes from finding a helicopter at late notice to scrutinizing contracts and properties, paying bills, monthly reports and dealing with purchases, private events, parties and being a lynch pin.  A CV demonstrating working at this level is essential and the possibilities for growth in this role from your current position as you will have interesting exposure to a different and interesting lifestyle. A good understanding of household matters (you will liaise with the house manager) as well as various professional services the Principal will be dealing with.

Another European language (Italian would be perfect) would be a major plus. You will work within a highly professional team both within an office structure and within residences both in UK and Europe.

There is a possibility of travel also in the future. A person with a positive and can do attitude is essential, educated, well presented and spoken with an appreciation of the arts and a good world overview.

Excellent package + bonus