Part-time Private PA Job Description

Marcilly Recruitment’s client, a HNW family in SW18, are seeking an outgoing, warm and engaging candidate who lives locally (within 20 minutes). This is a flexible, remote role for 10 hours a week spread over Monday to Friday. They are looking for someone local as you will need to pop to the principals’ house and their two flats locally a few times a week depending on the task at hand. This can sometimes be at the last minute if there was an issue with one of the flats for example.

The client is looking for a proactive, self-starter who is not afraid to use their initiative and muck in wherever required. They need someone who is reliable and discreet, that can proactively handle situations with confidence. The family are very open to the successful candidate making the role their own, working with autonomy and being mindful of juggling a variety of different tasks.

Salary: £15.00 - £25.00 p/h depending on experience

Location: Wandsworth – Clapham Junction area

Hours: 10hrs per week

Start date: flexible

The family are happy to employ the successful part-time Private PA on a self-employed basis or through PAYE.

Part-time Private PA Responsibilities

• Paying of household bills.
• Dealing with all mail and other correspondence.
• Arranging household repairs, service visits and other types of maintenance.
• Paper filing, organising computer and filing.
• Dealing with all aspects of vehicles – permits, servicing etc.
• Organising contact databases.
• Preparing address labels, sending cards (e.g., Christmas, thank you cards.)
• Organising travel and bookings for family holidays and other trips.
• Purchasing gifts, sending flowers, on-line shopping and returns etc.
• Dealing with arrangements connected with events or parties.
• Dealing with builders/contractors involved in building work and other household improvements.
• Dealing with all insurance – household, flat, pet etc.
• Financial analysis of spending and budget tracking.
• Scheduling appointments on behalf of their three teenage children and managing schools and activities.
• A huge plus (and paid in addition) would be a candidate who could prepare meals in the week for the family to heat up in the evening.

Part-time Private PA Requirements

• A minimum of two years' working as a Private PA.
• The successful candidate must have experience of working in an HNW household before and ideally managing multiple properties.
• A confident, personable and engaging candidate with strong interpersonal skills.
• A down to earth, proactive self-starter who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in.

The client is fairly open on the candidate’s experience, it is all about the right attitude and personality fit. If you believe you have the right skill set for the role, please do not hesitate to apply.

Marcilly Recruitment is a London based, recruitment firm specialising in business administrative roles and private household recruitment.

Unfortunately, due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond individually to each one. If you have not heard from us within a week, then sadly your application has been unsuccessful.