Chief of Staff (High Profile Dignitary)

Chief of Staff (Private Secretary to a Dignitary) Central London & Hybrid by arrangement once established in the role. £100k + bens 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, you will deal with legal, finance, and supply negotiation matters and act as a gatekeeper in respect of the principal's emails.

Successful candidates are those who can make the principal’s time more efficient and effective. Candidates must be highly discrete and trustworthy, someone the principal can completely rely on in day-to-day life and work. Proactivity, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills are key attributes, along with tact and diplomacy.

A high degree of professionalism, total discretion, diplomacy, competence, excellent time management, resilience, and being a team player are prerequisites.

The role requires strong administrative and IT skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities include:

• Day-to-day management of the principal's diary, meetings, and follow-up with contacts.
• Arranging travel, organizing documentation, and ordering supplies.
• Acting as the sole point of contact for the principal and undertaking discrete small-scale projects as requested.
• Protecting and managing the principal’s time while managing multiple residences with an international household team.
• Preparing to travel to residences to deal with accounts and ad hoc projects in liaison with House Managers.
• Negotiating and managing insurance policies and dealing with IT accounts and devices.
• Arranging extensive global travel logistics, creating itineraries, and being prepared for last-minute amendments.
• Communicating effectively in both written and verbal forms.
• Working autonomously with top-line direction and having a “sixth sense” of what is important.
• Excellent planning skills, prioritizing to achieve the right results and outcomes within tight deadlines.
• Managing and reporting on the personal expenditure of the principal and liaising with House Managers.
• Sourcing, managing, monitoring, and payment of third-party service providers.
• Acting for the principal regarding his interests in QIPCO and proxy in legal matters.
• Assisting with the submission of tax returns on behalf of the principal and any other services reasonably requested.

This is an interesting and absorbing role for a degree-standard, polished individual with a CV demonstrating a high level of support to an UHNW 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 and a sophisticated, polished demeanor.