French Speaking PA Job Description

Marcilly Recruitment is seeking a fantastic French speaking PA to support an UHNW chairman within the property industry. You will be working directly with the chairman to support on both the business and private side (30/70 respectively) in a very fast-paced and varied role. He is based between Monaco and the UK so the successful French speaking PA must use their linguistic skills to coordinate his time in both countries.

We are seeking a bright, driven, down to earth and proactive candidate who isn’t afraid to use their initiative. The successful French speaking PA doesn’t need to have worked purely as a private PA before as long as they have the right attitude and skills. The successful candidate must have worked as a PA / EA for a minimum of four years at director level and above though. Alternatively, someone coming from a luxury concierge business could also work.

You will be based in the company’s head office five days a week (potential to work from home one day a week). They have a fantastic company culture with regular socials. You will also be part of a great support team who will be able to guide, mentor you and support you in the role. His first PA from 20 years ago is still in the business but in a different role. His current PA has been with him for over five years.

This is an amazing opportunity for someone to transition from more of a business EA to the private side.

French Speaking PA Benefits:

Salary: £50K - £85K – they may be flexible for the right candidate as they want to see a range

Benefits: discretionary bonus; pension; 26 days holiday; huge array of brand discounts as part of a benefits scheme; food and beverages on site; regular events and socials; subsidised gym membership

Hours: 08:00 – 17:00 - there may be flexibility on the daily structure as long as it is a 40-hour week

Location: Head office in East London

Start date: ASAP but happy to wait a three month notice period as finding the right candidate is important

Please see a list of responsibilities below, this is by no means a definitive list as the role will be what you make of it.

French Speaking PA Responsibilities:

• Assisting with diary management of the Chairman for both private and business
• Liaise in French with his counterparts in Monaco to book restaurants and oversee his private affairs
• Correspondence on behalf of the Chairman and other members of the Board Acting as a gatekeeper
• Assisting with the management of business documents, including minutes and board packs
• Huge scope of event management. This is from private client dinners to huge corporate events. Both business and private event management to a very high level as they are very active socially
• Assisting with planning and booking travel and accommodation for the Chairman, both personal and business (this can include yachts, air travel by commercial and private, and helicopters)
• Ensuring refreshments are provided for meetings as and when required
• Ownership of data entry to the database for business development purposes
• Ad hoc duties as required: purchasing/collecting items, errand running and lifestyle management
• Working closely with the Chairman’s family and ensuring the smooth running of their personal lives
• Providing assistance to PAs throughout the business at times of heavy workload
• Bookkeeping
• Liaising with household staff here in the UK and abroad to ensure the smooth running of the households and the Chairman’s schedule. Recruitment of household staff

This role will be very fast paced and will require a French speaking PA with a high level of organisation and a can-do attitude.

This is a great role for a French speaking PA who loves high-end event management as they have very active social lives – both business and private.

Personality fit is key for this role as it is important the Chairman gets on well with his PA. He has always had longstanding relationships, but he also needs someone who is capable of working well under pressure with strong levels of attention to detail.

Marcilly Recruitment is a boutique recruitment firm specialising in business administrative and operational support and private household recruitment.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond independently to each candidate. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within five working days, sadly your application has been unsuccessful.