SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT / CHIEF OF STAFF TO INTERNATIONAL HIGH-PROFILE BUSINESSWOMAN
- Salary: £120,000 gross p.a.
- Start Date: Spring 2025
- Location: Central London with occasional travel
- Reports to: Principal (based overseas)
Position Overview:
The Chace People team is seeking a highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support an Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individual (UHNWI). This dynamic role blends traditional executive support with responsibilities across team coordination, HR, finance, contracting, and strategic project management. The ideal candidate will excel at managing complex schedules, overseeing projects, and maintaining confidential information while collaborating cross-functionally to advance the principal's operational and strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Private Office Management
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- Lead the team of Personal Assistants and act as the primary point of contact for the Principal.
- Coordinate team activities, ensuring efficient collaboration and clear communication.
- Regularly review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maximise productivity.
- Provide ongoing oversight of team roles, responsibilities, and performance.
Human Resources (HR) Support
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- Coordinate recruitment processes, including job postings, interview scheduling, and onboarding.
- Serve as the primary contact for HR queries, providing guidance on policies, benefits, and procedures.
- Maintain accurate HR records, including performance reviews, leave schedules, and employee files.
- Collaborate with the Chief of Staff to manage HR-related requirements for the Private Staff Team and Nursery.
- Act as the single point of contact for all staff-related matters for the Principal.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally within a family office or working with HNWIs.
- Proven experience in team coordination and cross-departmental collaboration.
- Familiarity with HR processes, financial administration, and contract management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Exceptional organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information.
Salary & Benefits:
- This role has a clear trajectory to Chief of Staff, and this will be taken into consideration during the interview process.
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
- Travel expenses covered.
- 30 days of annual leave.
