We are seeking an exceptional Lifestyle Executive Assistant & Personal Operations Manager to become the trusted right hand to a private principal.
This is far more than a traditional Executive Assistant role. You will take ownership of the principal’s personal operations, household management and lifestyle logistics-creating systems, anticipating needs and ensuring every aspect of life runs seamlessly behind the scenes.From managing complex household projects and trusted suppliers to coordinating personal administration, lifestyle logistics and property matters, you will quietly remove the day-to-day mental load, allowing the principal to focus on what matters most.
This is a highly autonomous role suited to someone who thrives on ownership, enjoys solving problems before they arise and takes genuine pride in creating calm from complexity.
Personal Operations
- Take ownership of the principal’s day-to-day personal operations.
- Anticipate needs and proactively solve problems.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously from concept through to completion.
- Build and improve systems and processes to increase efficiency.
Lifestyle Management
- Complex diary and appointment management.
- Personal and family lifestyle coordination.
- Travel planning and logistics.
- Restaurant, hospitality and event bookings.
- Personal shopping and gift sourcing.
- Managing reminders, renewals and important dates.
Household Operations
- Oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the household.
- Coordinate contractors, suppliers and service providers.
- Manage maintenance projects and household improvements.
- Ensure household inventory and supplies are maintained.
- Build trusted relationships with household staff and external partners.
Financial Administration
- Review and process household invoices.
- Monitor approved household expenditure.
- Manage subscriptions, renewals and recurring payments.
- Maintain organised household financial records.
Pet & Lifestyle Care
- Coordinate veterinary appointments and pet care.
- Manage pet-related administration and schedules.
- Ensure supplies and care arrangements are always in place.
- Be comfortable working within a dog-friendly household.
About You You are someone who is equally technically smart and emotionally intelligent.
You love bringing order to complexity and naturally think several steps ahead.
You are confident adopting new technology, building systems and using digital tools to make life more efficient. Equally, you possess exceptional interpersonal skills and understand that trust, discretion and professionalism are the foundation of working within a private environment.
You are proactive rather than reactive, calm under pressure and genuinely enjoy making life easier for others.
We’re Looking For Someone Who Is…
- Technically smart and confident using modern technology and digital systems.
- Emotionally intelligent with exceptional interpersonal skills.
- A great communicator who understands professional boundaries and exercises excellent judgement.
- Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail.
- Calm, discreet and trustworthy.
- Naturally proactive and solutions-focused.
- Comfortable taking ownership and making informed decisions independently.
- Commercially aware with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Adaptable and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
- A genuine dog lover who enjoys working within a pet-friendly household.
- Passionate about delivering exceptional service.
- Looking to build a long-term partnership with their next principal.
Essential Requirements
- Must already be based in London.
- Previous experience as a Lifestyle Executive Assistant, Executive Assistant, Private PA, Family Office EA or supporting a UHNW principal.
- Demonstrable longevity in previous positions, reflecting loyalty, commitment and the ability to build trusted long-term relationships.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong technology skills with confidence using modern productivity tools and systems.
- Absolute discretion and integrity.
- Full right to work in the UK.
What Success Looks Like
You’ll become the person who quietly keeps everything running. You won’t wait to be asked- you’ll anticipate. You won’t simply complete tasks- you’ll create solutions.
You’ll build systems that save time, remove friction and enable the principal to focus on the bigger picture.
Most importantly, you’ll become a trusted extension of the principal, someone who combines operational excellence with emotional intelligence and consistently delivers with professionalism, warmth and discretion.
Interviewing from 11th August 2026
Hours: 40 hours per week, with flex, Monday to Friday with expectation to be flexible over weekends and timezones as needed
Salary: £80,000-£100,000k gross per annum
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