We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Private PA to support a lovely ultra-high-net-worth family at their estate in the South of France. This role is a live-in position, and accommodation is provided on their estate.

Acting as a right-hand to the family, you will also manage their busy schedules and assist with travel planning, shopping and reservations. You will be responsible for assisting with the planning of social events, dinners, and functions – always going above and beyond to ensure the family's needs are met.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the residence and be hands-on across the management of the entire property, including managing household staff and doing daily checks of the property to ensure high standards are maintained at all times. You will be in charge of coordinating contractors and vendors to ensure works are completed on time and to a high standard.

The ideal candidate will be assertive, dynamic and proactive, providing a strong link between the principals and staff, working alongside PAs and their wider team to ensure the smooth running of the property. Our clients seek a service-orientated, trustworthy individual – someone who is loyal, a go-getter, and can always be held accountable.

This position reports directly to the principals and requires a high level of fluency in English and French. Candidates should have a minimum of ten years of experience in personal assistant roles with responsibility and experience in house management. This is a live-in position and will involve travel to other residences on occasion, though the majority of work will be performed in the South of France. A high degree of flexibility in terms of working hours is essential for this role; out-of-hours and on-call will be expected.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Liaison and close working with the principal’s wider team
• Calendar management, managing and maintaining the families’ schedules and appointments
• Assist with travel arrangements – flights, hotels, cars, visas and logistics
• Day-to-day administration duties
• Event management and coordination
• Booking appointments and making reservations
• Travel to other residences when required
• Overseeing the household domestic team and groundskeeping staff, and offering hands-on assistance where necessary
• Doing daily checks of the property to ensure all tasks are completed to the highest standards
• Management of staff rotas
• Managing the domestic household budget
• Engaging and overseeing all internal contractors/suppliers
• Writing and updating household manuals
• Ensuring any maintenance issues are brought to the owner's attention
• Running any ad-hoc errands and performing other duties as needed

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
• Prior PA experience, ideally in a similar role supporting a UHNW family or individual
• Fluent in English and French – in both written and spoken
• EU citizenship or eligibility to work within the EU
• Willingness to travel as part of the role
• A team player with great communication skills
• Very adaptable and proactive
• Highly flexible, versatile, and dynamic
• Hands-on and hardworking
• Honest and forthcoming
• Polite, direct, and a positive ‘can-do’ attitude
• Well-organised and responsible
• Excellent checkable reference

If this sounds of interest, and you meet the essential criteria, then please apply within or get in touch to find out more.