Private Household Personal Assistant; Part-Time North

Private Household Personal Assistant (Part-Time, £20/hr, North London)

We are a pair of busy executives in North London looking for a proactive, organised and experienced Private Household Personal Assistant to help keep our personal and household lives running smoothly.

• Contract type:
  Part‑time, self‑employed freelance
• Hours:
  
  16 hours per week, flexibly across the week
• Rate: £20 per hour
• Location:
  
  North London household + remote work
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 2+ years in a private household PA or similar high‑trust role
• Driving:
  Must have a full UK driving licence

You will support two executives with a mix of household, lifestyle and light executive support, ensuring that day‑to‑day life runs smoothly, deadlines are met, and the “mental load” of everyday tasks is taken off their plate.

• Day‑to‑day admin & diary support
• Arrange and manage personal appointments and basic diary entries
• Book travel, accommodation, restaurants and events, and confirm the details
• Handle simple office/administrative tasks linked to the principals’ work and personal lives
• Errands, shopping & household logistics
• Drive for local errands as needed, using sensible routes and planning ahead
• Keep household/studio supplies stocked and organise top‑ups when asked
• Coordinate small household fixes or installations with tradespeople and suppliers
• Liaise with external vendors and service providers (cleaners, specialists, etc.)
• Track simple details such as dates, bookings, quotes and receipts in an orderly way
• Research and compare options for services, venues, products, gifts or travel when requested, and share clear shortlists
• Arrange flowers, gifts and hospitality for guests, collaborators, friends and family
• Take on other reasonable duties as requested, occasionally at short notice
• Use good judgment and common sense, asking for guidance where needed but otherwise working independently within agreed boundaries

• Experienced & trustworthy
  • At least 2+ years in a private household PA, lifestyle PA, or similar high‑trust role (including for HNW individuals, creatives or entrepreneurs)
  • Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information with absolute discretion
• Organised & systems‑minded
  • Naturally creates lists, trackers and simple systems to keep things on track
  • Able to manage multiple moving parts and changing priorities without dropping details
• Proactive & solution‑focused
  • Spots what needs doing and takes action, rather than waiting to be told
  • Brings options and potential solutions, not just problems
• Calm, adaptable temperament
  • Comfortable with a workload that can fluctuate: some weeks very calm, others busier
  • Stays steady, polite and clear even when juggling several things at once
• Practical & hands‑on
  • Happy to roll up your sleeves for errands, organising, light household tasks and basic DIY/maintenance coordination
  • Confident driving around London, navigating traffic, parking and routes
• People smart & good communicator
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a friendly, professional manner
  • Fluent written and spoken English; able to communicate clearly with everyone from tradespeople to venues to professional contacts
• Tech‑comfortable
  • Confident using basic digital tools (e.g. Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, shared calendars, spreadsheets, task apps)