PART-TIME PRIVATE ASSISTANT TO ITALIAN PHILANTHROPIST

Our client is looking for an experienced and trusted part-time Private PA to replace her current Assistant who is leaving after 12 years. Working on a part-time 4-afternoons a week basis, you will be working from a dedicated office space in the principal's Belgravia apartment and supporting her with all personal and professional matters, including her philanthropic activities which are centred on the Arts and her support of medical charities.

Hours:- 2pm-6pm, Tues to Fri, with some flexibility

Location:- Belgravia

Salary:- Dependent upon experience

Start Date:- ASAP

Interviewing:- ASAP

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Manage the busy social and work diaries
• Coordinate travel, frequently to Rome, Geneva and Gstaad
• Manage all correspondence (emails, letters)
• Take dictation to draft letters, maintaining her style of communication
• Manage the Belgravia apartment
• Book and oversee tradesmen as necessary
• Manage the Housekeeper
• Manage financial matters: make payments, keep an eye on investments, liaise with private bank in Switzerland
• Liaise with family members
• Help arrange private dinner parties: booking chefs, butlers etc and welcomh guests
• Personal shopping

Candidates must be / have:

• Have excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken
• Proactive, able to use initiative and take responsibility
• Familiarity with London high society would be beneficial but not essential
• Flexible to work to Madam's preferences and traditional approach
• French and/or Italian speakers would be beneficial but no means essential
• Discreet and trusted to handle sensitive private information

PLEASE NOTE

We receive a considerable amount of applications for every position and there is tough competition in the employment market. In order to process your application as efficiently as possible, please note the following requests to aide your application:

• Detail your relevant experience in a Cover Letter and include this on an up to date CV
• Quote your required salary
• Confirm your availability for interview and when you could start a new role
• If you can forward references to us, these can only strengthen your application

The more information you can provide, the better we can demonstrate to the client that you are exactly what they are looking for and send your CV on quickly.
Please note that these instructions apply to ALL candidates and applications that do not meet these criteria may not be considered.