Private PA to Female Principal

Central London (Live Out), Private Residence

We are looking for an experienced Private PA to support a female Principal within a substantial and highly private London residence.

This is a true personal PA role, rather than a corporate EA position, and will suit someone who is exceptionally organised, discreet and service-minded, with experience managing the detail of a Principal’s personal life, travel and day-to-day arrangements.

Around 70% of the role will be directly supporting the Principal, with the remaining 30% providing operational and administrative support to the House Manager, who will oversee a large household team and the wider running of the residence (overseeing household personnel, contractors, standards, administration and communication across the property).

We would be particularly interested in candidates coming from a Chief Stewardess, Purser, yacht management or private household background, especially those accustomed to working directly with Owners or Charter Guests and coordinating complex travel, concierge and lifestyle requirements.

The Role

The Principal-facing element is likely to include:

• Managing personal appointments, diaries and day-to-day schedules
• Coordinating private aviation, helicopters, chauffeurs and other transport
• Booking restaurants, hotels, wellness appointments and private experiences
• Arranging international travel and detailed itineraries
• Managing concierge requests, personal shopping, gifting and lifestyle arrangements
• Liaising with family, household staff, external advisers and trusted suppliers
• Preparing for travel, events and periods of higher activity
• Handling personal correspondence and confidential information
• Anticipating requirements and ensuring plans run smoothly without unnecessary involvement from the Principal

Alongside this, you will support the House Manager with areas such as:

• Household administration and scheduling
• Supplier and contractor coordination
• Maintaining records, paperwork and operational information
• Assisting with communication across the household team
• Supporting events, guest arrangements and special projects
• Helping ensure actions and follow-ups are completed efficiently

About You

You will ideally have experience in one or more of the following environments:

• Superyachts — particularly Chief Stewardess or Purser level
• Private households or family offices
• Luxury lifestyle or concierge
• Private aviation
• Five-star hospitality

You will need to be:

• Highly discreet and trustworthy
• Warm, polished and personable
• Exceptionally organised
• Calm when plans change at short notice
• Comfortable dealing directly with a demanding UHNW Principal
• Strong at prioritising and following through
• Naturally proactive and anticipatory
• Confident managing multiple suppliers and service providers
• Happy working closely with a House Manager and wider household team
• Flexible around the changing needs of a private residence

A yachting background could work particularly well, as the role requires the same combination of Owner-facing service, travel logistics, discretion, concierge capability and attention to detail that strong Chief Stewardesses and Pursers develop onboard.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move into a long-term land-based role while retaining the variety, pace and personal-service element of the UHNW world.