Personal Assistant / Housekeeper
Rural Location, North Oxfordshire, Cotswolds (OX25)
Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 pro rata
?? Preferred start date Monday 18th November
?? Maternity Cover (6-month contract)
?? 9am to 5.30pm, Monday - Friday (37.5 hours per week)
The Burford Recruitment Company are delighted to be working on behalf of an UHNW family to find an experienced private PA / Housekeeper to join the team on a contract basis (6 months). The family are friendly with a great relationship with all the staff. You will join a lovely team in the household which includes an Estate Manager, Chauffeur, Housekeeper and Cleaner.
You will be an integral part of the team collaborating with the other members of staff to ensure the household is running smoothly. Duties will predominately be PA / Admin tasks with some Housekeeping support and meal prep / cooking.
Responsibilities include:
- Family Travel: Arrange flights, trains, taxis, hotels, and itineraries for UK and overseas travel.
- Diary Management: Organise schedules and appointments.
- Handle personal administrative tasks.
- Arrange procurement, manage purchases and handle returns.
- Organising Personal Events: Coordinate estate fete, corporate shoots, birthday parties, Christmas drinks, etc.
- Payment of suppliers.
- Organising and maintaining the home office.
- Organise weekly deliveries and plan meals accordingly.
- Some meal preparation for Lunch & Dinners.
- Wardrobe management
- Liaising with other staff members to assist with house management.
- Some pet care for 3 dogs, 1 cat - appointments etc
Personal Qualities Required:
- Flexible: Able to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.
- Team Player: Works well within a team environment.
- Reliable: Dependable and trustworthy.
- Problem Solving: Able to address issues efficiently.
- Excellent Time and Organisational Skills: Manages time effectively and keeps tasks organised.