Personal / Private Assistant to UHNW elderly couple (60%)
Job Description
Job Title: Personal / Private Assistant to UHNW elderly couple
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Workload: 60%
Position Overview:
A highly trustworthy, discreet, and dependable Personal Assistant is sought to support an elderly UHNW couple with their day-to-day administrative and household coordination. This role requires a person of the utmost integrity who understands the importance of confidentiality, sensitivity, and professionalism when working in a private household. The successful candidate will be organised, reliable, calm, and attentive, with a respectful and service-oriented approach. They will help ensure the smooth running of the couple’s personal affairs, homes, and appointments while acting as a discreet and reliable point of contact for service providers, healthcare professionals, and local authorities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail, documents, and personal correspondence
- Organise and coordinate communication with the local Gemeinde (Council) and other authorities
- Maintain organised records of personal and household documents
- Oversee administrative matters related to the couple’s residences in Zurich and Gstaad
- Arrange minor repairs, maintenance, and service providers for the properties
- Liaise with contractors, household staff, and property service providers as required
- Coordinate medical appointments and maintain communication with doctors and healthcare providers
- Organise and manage Spitex services when needed
- Manage calendars, reminders, and personal appointments
- Assist with general personal administrative tasks and errands
- Ensure all matters are handled with discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail
Candidate Profile:
- Previous experience as a Personal Assistant, Private Assistant, or in a similar role supporting private individuals or families
- Highly trustworthy, discreet, loyal, and respectful of privacy and confidentiality
- Sensitive, empathetic, and patient when supporting elderly principals
- Exceptionally organised, reliable, and detail-oriented
- Calm, professional, and proactive with a high level of personal integrity
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluent in German and English; Swiss German or Swedish is an advantage
- Familiarity with Swiss administrative procedures and local service providers is beneficial
Personal Qualities:
- Absolute discretion and a strong sense of confidentiality
- Trustworthy, dependable, and responsible
- Polite, respectful, and service-minded
- Sensitive to the needs and preferences of the principals
- Professional, organised, and attentive to detail
NM: 165405