A beautiful large country estate near Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25, are looking for a new part time Personal Assistant. The role is live out and you must be able to commute easily to the property. Due to the location, you should drive and have your own car.
Package Offered
- Up to £22 gross per hour depending on experience
- Working 16 hours per week
- Working between the property and remotely
Family Background
The family live in a country manor house, the property has ten stunning bedrooms. Living in the household is mum, dad and their two youngest children, the older two children are currently at boarding school. They live a busy lifestyle with active social lives, the family travel regularly. The household is fully staffed, with housekeepers, groundskeepers, nannies, a groom, and another personal assistant. You must be confident around animals for this role as the family have horses, dogs, cats, and a herd of deer.
Duties
You should be an experienced and dedicated PA – able to help manage the household daily admin and help liaise with the other staff. You should be highly organized and blend effortlessly into the existing team. You should have brilliant team energy and be looking to get the job performed to the highest degree. The family are looking for a candidate who is flexible and would like a long term career.
You will be responsible for running all aspects of the family’s affairs:
- General house management
- Liaising with the household staff and other PA
- Travel coordination for the family – including managing flights, trains, taxis, hotels and itineraries (for overseas trips)
- Diary management for the family
- Arranging the principals private personal appointments.
- Procurement / gift ordering and returns
- Assisting with recruitment, including interviewing candidates
- Events management – including corporate and personal events
- Processing of invoices, expenses, and banking
- Arranging drivers for the family as needed
- Management of extensive contacts database including key events/dates for friends and family
- Running errands as required
Location
The property is located near Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25. The role is live out and you must be able to commute easily to the property.
Days/Hours
- Working 16 hours per week, split into 4 hour shifts
- Working from 10am – 2pm with some flexibility
- Remote working twice a week
Languages
You must speak an excellent level of English to be able to communicate with the family and staff.
Special Skills
You should have previous experience supporting a private family. You should be highly organised with strong interpersonal and engagement skills. You should be flexible and adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Start Date
The family are interviewing now. We are recruiting safely with the COVID-19 government guidelines.