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Office Assistant – keeping the office ticking

The Front of House role shares many close similarities with that of a Receptionist.  Much like a corporate Receptionist, the Front of House position is of the utmost importance for every organisation that utilises a Front of House team. Read more here…...

New PA/EA Jobs – 28th November 2022

Are you looking for a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant job in London? Whether you are an experienced PA/EA, looking to move industries or searching for a graduate Personal Assistant role, get in touch with our recruitment consultants to begin your job search....

New PA/EA Jobs – 23rd November 2022

Are you looking for a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant job in London? Whether you are an experienced PA/EA, looking to move industries or searching for a graduate Personal Assistant role, get in touch with our recruitment consultants to begin your job search....

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Graduate Assistant to an UHNWI

£50,000-£100,000 DOE
West End
21/09/2023
Are you looking for a rare opportunity to work for the best, somewhere that will set your career apart from the rest? This hugely successful and reputable fast-paced boutique family office set within ...

EA Role – Impressive Investment Company – Maternity Contract

£65,000 - £80,000 DOE
London
07/09/2023
I am looking for a superstar Executive Assistant to support a dynamic and impressive Managing Partner in a fast-paced investment company based in Central London. The company has flexible working, focu...

WOW Private PA Job to UHNW Billionaire Family

£45,000 - £60,000 doe + bonus
London
20/09/2023
That WOW Private PA job! My client are an UHNW billionaire family, a down to earth couple with 3 well-mannered children, seeking a superstar Private PA. Working from their gorgeous private home (wit...

Head of Operations - Outstanding Luxury Creative Co. - Opportunity to Travel the World

£45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
London
12/09/2023
My client is a very sleek and creative Luxury Travel company catering for UHNW and high profile clients around the world. They are seeking a superstar Head of Operations / Operations Manager to overse...

Ambitious Graduate – Outstanding Role, Huge Potential & Mouth-Watering Benefits

£35,000 - £50,000 DOE
London
08/09/2023
A genuine chance of a lifetime and a great starting point for an exceptional graduate – this opportunity offers huge scope for career progression, with insane benefits. Our client is an investment fir...

What Do Personal Assistants Do?

A Personal Assistant’s job is to help their boss make the best use of their time by dealing with administrative tasks. Job descriptions will vary between business or industry sector and will depend on the level of seniority of the PA.

Typically a Personal Assistant will support a board member, company director or senior management with administrative tasks, often on a one-to-one basis. 

These might include:

  • Organising and maintaining diaries and making business and personal appointments.
  • Acting as gate-keeper, dealing with incoming emails and correspondence, phone calls and often communicating on behalf of an employer
  • Liaising with clients and greeting visitors at the office
  • Arranging travel, visas and accommodation
  • Preparation and briefing before meetings
  • Attending meetings and taking minutes
  • Project management
  • Conducting research, producing documents, briefing papers, reports and creating presentations
  • Private work
  • Office admin, including data management, accounts and filing.
  • Occasional travel.

What Skills does a Personal Assistant Need?

Placing our Personal Assistant candidates in jobs where they will thrive is key to Knightsbridge Recruitment. Our recruitment consultants work closely with clients and candidates to ensure the perfect fit and meeting of skills. As a PA recruitment agency, we work with a huge range of businesses, from high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs and start-ups to very established firms in finance, luxury goods, the arts, tech and creative industries. Clients we work with typically look for the following skills when hiring a Personal Assistant:

  • Good organisation and time management
  • A strong work ethic and ‘can-do’ attitude
  • The ability to prioritise and juggle various projects and multi-task
  • A calm and unflappable attitude to working under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • The ability to take initiative, as well as follow instructions
  • Reliability, discretion and an understanding of confidentiality issues
  • First rate IT knowledge and range of software tools

How much do Personal Assistants get paid?

Salaries for Personal Assistants will range between industries. A junior or graduate Personal Assistant can expect to start anywhere from £25,000 – £30,000, while experienced assistants will earn £85,000+.

PA roles we recruit for:

- Travelling PAs
- Bilingual PAs
- Junior PAs
- Private PAs
- Secretaries 

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If you’re looking to hire a Personal assistant, Executive Assistant, Private PA, Virtual Assistant or Office Staff please contact one of our recruitment consultants on 020 7468 0400 or email us. If you're looking to hire household staff, please contact our sister company Knightsbridge Household Staff

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