Executive Private Personal Assistant for HNW Entrepreneur and Family

My client is an exceptionally busy HNW entrepreneur/businesswoman based in WOODFORD, Essex , looking for a fast-paced, reliable and professional Private PA to support her and her family, including her husband and two school-age children.

I am looking for a highly organised and proactive Executive Private PA who has supported senior executives with exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage both personal and family-related tasks with discretion and confidence.

The principal is described as very easy to work for but needs quick responses, good communication, initiative and a solutions-focused approach from her Private PA.

The role offers a generous salary and benefits, including medical and dental insurance and will be based in the office in Woodford with occasional visits to the home nearby. Initially, the role will be 5 days in the office, but there may be an opportunity for some flexibility working from home once settled in.

Key Responsibilities:

Family & Personal Support

• Manage reminders and organise gifts for family birthdays, children’s parties, and other key events (including purchasing and wrapping).

• Assist with planning and coordination of family events, celebrations, and children’s activities.

• Act as the primary contact for household staff (nanny, chef, housekeeper) and manage scheduling/requests.

• Handle personal payments, paperwork, scanning, and general administration as required.

Travel & Lifestyle Management

• Research and book holiday flights, hotels, and experiences.

• Provide ad hoc support for executive meet-ups, work-related gatherings, and social planning.

• Manage vehicle requirements (maintenance, insurance and servicing, etc.).

Property & Household Management

• Oversee household vendor management and supplier bookings (repairs, maintenance, etc.).

• Provide property management support, including being a point of contact for tenants and maintaining records.

• Assist with general office management tasks where required.

Diary & Task Management

• Input and track key family and household events into calendars.

• Ensure reminders are set for important personal and family commitments.

• Support executive projects and organisation through tools such as Asana or Monday.com.

• Research for business opportunities as and when required

Requirements:

• Proven experience supporting C-level executives / HNWI in a Private PA and EA capacity.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

• Quick responses, solutions-focused, ATD

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

• Task management software (Asana, Monday.com or similar), or solid project management experience

• Flexible and reliable — not restricted to standard 9–5 hours.

• Strong work ethic with a hands-on approach.

• Must have a car for ad hoc errands and requests .

• Native/strong English speaker.