C&C Search
Personal Assistant
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Job Title: Private Personal Assistant supporting two Principals
Salary: £55,000 to £60,000
Location: Remote, with regular attendance in London and occasional travel
Sector: Private Family Office / UHNW
Size of company: Small, established family office
Working Pattern/Hybrid: Predominantly remote, with flexibility to attend London and private residences when required
Benefits: Long-term opportunity, significant variety, autonomy and responsibility within a collaborative family office
The Opportunity
C&C Search is currently recruiting an exceptional Private Personal Assistant to support two Principals within a highly successful private family office. This is a broad, interesting and varied Private Personal Assistant role, covering the Principals’ personal affairs, residences, international travel, family commitments and day-to-day lives. Predominantly remote, the position requires regular attendance in London and occasional travel. Working closely with another Private PA, the successful Private Personal Assistant will have direct exposure to both Principals and become a trusted member of a small, experienced team. This opportunity would suit a proactive, intelligent and resourceful individual who enjoys problem-solving, managing multiple priorities and delivering consistently high standards.
Company culture and what makes them great to work for:
This is a friendly, professional and collaborative family office where discretion, reliability, sound judgement, humour and a hands-on approach are highly valued. The team operates with a low-ego and supportive culture, providing the Private Personal Assistant with genuine ownership, autonomy and responsibility. For the right person, this offers an interesting and rewarding long-term career opportunity within a close-knit environment.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Key responsibilities for this Private Personal Assistant position:
- Managing administration relating to multiple private residences in the UK and overseas
- Liaising with household staff, contractors, property managers, suppliers and professional advisers
- Maintaining accurate electronic filing systems, including OneDrive
- Coordinating household maintenance, repairs and refurbishment projects
- Managing household expenditure, invoices, insurance policies and service providers
- Reconciling accounts, investigating discrepancies and maintaining accurate financial records
- Organising complex international travel, accommodation, visas, transfers and detailed itineraries
- Managing diaries, appointments, reservations and personal commitments
- Assisting with personal shopping, sourcing, gifting and bespoke requests
- Coordinating purchases, deliveries, collections and household logistics
- Organising private entertaining, family events and guest arrangements
- Researching specialist suppliers, tradespeople, restaurants, travel options and services
- Tracking multiple ongoing matters and proactively driving actions through to completion
- Responding calmly and effectively to unexpected situations and urgent requests
What background and experience are the company looking for?
- Previous experience as a Private Personal Assistant supporting UHNW individuals within a family office, private office or similarly demanding environment
- Exceptional organisation skills with outstanding attention to detail
- Strong financial and numeracy skills, including confidence working with multiple currencies
- A proactive, self-motivated and solutions-focused approach
- The ability to anticipate needs, exercise sound judgement and work without constant direction
- Excellent communication skills and confidence liaising with a wide range of stakeholders
- Resourcefulness, persistence and the ability to research unusual or complex requests
- Emotional intelligence, discretion and complete respect for confidentiality
- A calm and adaptable approach when priorities change
- Excellent knowledge of London, including high-quality services, suppliers and experiences
- Flexibility regarding occasional travel and attendance at private residences
- An interest in art, interiors, antiques or craftsmanship would be advantageous but is not essential
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
This Private Personal Assistant role would suit someone who gains genuine satisfaction from providing outstanding private support and who enjoys combining detailed administration with practical problem-solving.
Reference: 1363583
For this role C&C Search is acting as an employment agency.
About C&C Search
At C&C Search, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are and how we operate. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work in recruitment, and in our training and development programmes. C&C Search fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging and has a deep commitment to being a part of creating a fairer society through partnering with clients who are also committed to a seat at the table for everybody. We work with companies that are committed to reflecting our communities, where people can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas, better businesses and better societies. There is much to be done, but together we can achieve equality for all.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location