Chief of Staff (Private Secretary to a High Profile Dignitary)

Chief of Staff (Private Secretary to a High Profile Dignitary)

Location: Central London & Hybrid by arrangement once established in the role. Salary: £90/100k + benefits package + bonus

This is a busy and very involving role of trust and discretion, a perfect fit for someone who understands protocol and expectations. Reporting directly to the principal, this role involves dealing with legal, finance, and supply negotiation matters while acting as a gatekeeper for the principal's emails. A degree standard, well-spoken, and confident individual with emotional intelligence is essential.

Successful candidates will enhance the principal's efficiency and effectiveness. Candidates must be highly discreet and trustworthy, with the ability to be relied upon in day-to-day life and work. Proactivity, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills are key attributes, along with tact and diplomacy.

Prerequisites include a high degree of professionalism, total discretion, diplomacy, competence, excellent time management, resilience, and being a team player.

This role is based full-time in the London office with occasional travel required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day tasks including diary management, meetings, travel arrangements, and follow-ups on items from meetings.
• Act as the sole point of contact for the principal and undertake discrete small-scale projects as requested.
• Protect and manage the principal's time while managing multiple residences with an international household team.
• Negotiate and manage insurance policies and deal with IT accounts and devices.
• Coordinate extensive global travel arrangements, creating itineraries, and adapting to last-minute changes.
• Work autonomously with top-line direction, demonstrating excellent planning skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Manage and report on the personal expenditure of the principal, liaising with House Managers and sourcing third-party service providers.
• Act on behalf of the principal regarding interests in QIPCO and assist with submission of tax returns.
• Provide any other services reasonably requested by the principal from time to time.

This is an interesting and absorbing role for a polished individual with a CV demonstrating high-level support to an ultra-high-net-worth individual in all aspects. Candidates should be career-oriented, loyal, and seeking a long-term position. Top English skills, both written and spoken, are essential, along with a good international overview.