Executive Assistant – Private Household

    JOB SUMMARY

  • Permanent
  • Watlington, Oxfordshire
  • Salary: £70000.00 - £80000.00 per annum
  • REF: BBBH6861
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Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (with flexibility and travel required)

An exceptional opportunity has arisen to support a UHNW family in a highly involved, dynamic, and fast‑paced Executive Assistant role.

This is a deeply trusted position and requires someone who is proactive, capable, discreet, and ready to immerse themselves fully in the Principals’ personal and household affairs. Prior experience in a similar role is essential.

The Role

This role goes far beyond traditional EA duties. You’ll become a central point of contact across the Principals’ lifestyle, property, travel, and household operations. Flexibility is essential – while core hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm, occasional evenings and weekends may be needed, balanced by a strong “give and take” approach.

You will be a key organiser, communicator, and problem‑solver, ensuring seamless coordination across all areas of the Principals’ lives.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Act as the main liaison between the Principals and household staff, drivers, the office team, and external suppliers
  • Manage personal administration and daily logistical needs with professionalism and total discretion
  • Plan and oversee complex travel arrangements: flights, holidays, villas, itineraries, and on‑site logistics
  • Travel ahead of the Principals when required to prepare properties or ensure arrangements are in perfect order
  • Research and organise lifestyle requests: theatre tickets, events, dining, gifts, and unique experiences
  • Meet with interior designers, florists, party planners, property professionals, and other service providers
  • Coordinate household operations and support property management activities
  • View properties (UK and abroad) and provide summaries, insights, and recommendations
  • Ensure exceptional attention to detail in all arrangements, communication, and presentation
  • Safeguard confidential information with absolute integrity
  • Support with preparations for family visits and manage the smooth running of related logistics
  • Maintain an up‑to‑date awareness of new venues, services, destinations, and trends for lifestyle planning
  • Drive to appointments, meetings, and errands as required
  • Remain flexible and responsive to shifting priorities and last‑minute needs

About You

We’re seeking someone who is:

  • Intelligent, quick-thinking, and highly capable
  • Practical, grounded, and adaptable
  • Polished, presentable, and confident
  • Able to work effectively with a wide range of people
  • Immensely detail‑oriented, with excellent taste and naturally high standards
  • Trustworthy, discreet, and reliable
  • Calm under pressure and proactive in managing changing priorities
  • Energetic, solutions‑focused, and able to anticipate needs before they arise

Requirements:

  • Full UK driving licence
  • Ability and willingness to travel (including internationally)
  • Flexibility around hours when needed
  • Prior private household, UHNW, lifestyle management essential

Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days.

As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

Consultant Details

Lucy Cameron

Principal Consultant