Private Executive Assistant - (Temp-to-Perm Opportunity)

Location: Westminster (home office-based)
Hours: Part-time to start: 4 hours per day, Monday–Friday (e.g. 12:00–16:00)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Temporary with strong potential to go permanent
Rate: £20-£25 per hour

Overview

We are supporting a principal with multiple business activities within a family office-style environment. This is a high-level Executive Assistant role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic setting and is comfortable supporting across both business and private matters.

There is an immediate requirement for hands-on support within the principal’s home office, focusing on organisation, documentation, and ad hoc assistance. The role will initially be part-time and temporary, with a clear pathway to a full-time, permanent position for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• On-site support from the Principal’s Westminster home office
• High-level, confidential assistance to a senior business principal across multiple business activities
• Proactively managing urgent and ad hoc requests, with a clear understanding that time is critical
• Organising, reviewing, and digitising documentation, including knowledge of contracts and agreements
• Confidently liaising with external stakeholders, advisors, vendors, and service providers
• Coordinating travel, accommodation, appointments, and logistics
• Supporting events, meetings, and personal arrangements, including wardrobe management
• Liaising with family members as required and assisting with financial administration
• Using technology to improve organisation, systems, and productivity, including secure cloud tools and emerging AI-based solutions

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven Executive Assistant / Senior PA experience supporting senior business leaders; experience within a legal, family office, or similar professional environment is highly desirable.
• Highly intelligent, articulate, and polished, with exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong multitasker who works calmly at pace and understands the importance of time
• Tech-savvy, quick to learn, and confident adopting new systems and tools
• Proactive, discreet, and able to take ownership from day one
• Comfortable working across both business and private support
• Degree educated preferred

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