Catherine is a highly professional and personable consultant who has an intuitive edge when it comes to understanding the needs of both the client and candidate. With an entrepreneurial spirit and experience working with High Profile and UHNW individuals, she specialises in working with Family Offices and Entrepreneurs and places Private PA's as well as high-level Executive and Team Assistants. With a keen interest in the entertainment industry, as well as technology, Catherine holds a Masters Degree in Television and Current Affairs Journalism and has worked with top organisations both in the UK and Internationally. Her discrete, dedicated and down to earth approach allows her to carefully match unique individuals and opportunities.
A rare l opportunity has arisen for a career driven Private PA who has looked after a UHNW Principal and family as a Private PA and run a fully staffed household also. 10 years experience for someone who loves their role and is happy to dedicate time and effort to the Family.
This down to earth charming family with young children are approachable and friendly and looking for someone to join them for the long term to become an integral support to their lives. The principals are happy for the right candidate to work 2 days form home per week.
Running a busy family diary with meetings both business and social for the Principal. Arranging international and domestic travel with itineraries. Dealing with all household administration and invoices keeping a detailed break down. Completing and updating a household manual and dealing with all trades of the house, snagging, repairs and purchases.
Liaising with the Principal with matters regrading the children, schooling, nannies and extra curricular activities/parties and engagements. Assist with dinner parties at the house, floral arrangements, liaison with chef and housekeepers.
Overseeing the staff and making clear rotas for the household staff, able to make relationships quickly and lead by example. Assist with any recruitment matters. Happy to attend the house occasionally at week-ends for family parties & events. Make bookings for entertainment/restaurants/galleries and social visits and appointments.
Happy to be first point of contact for the Principal both business and private and pre-empt problems when they arise.
This is a very busy and sometimes out of hours role so flexiilty and the right attitude is key. The family are very social and also travel abroad 3 - 4 months of the year when matters slow down. Happy to be on call and used to that level of support.
Excellent package bonus
Executive Assistant to Global Sales Director (Art Gallery) London Based - International experience required (You must have art gallery or auction house experience to apply for this role)
This is a very busy role for someone who loves the art world and happy to step up and support and extremely busy International Sales Director with a hugely busy schedule. Happy to help with personal support when needed. Top team in fantastic gallery with an international reputation. Top package bonus. An Art Gallery or Auction House background is essential for this role.
Sales Admin Support Responsibilities (when required) Provide administrative support to the Global Sales Director's Client Manager as required. Log and refuse offers on the sales database
Create Sales PDFs, invoice and sale packs Select lists for events and mail outs Organise client tickets for external events Ensure details and images of new works by all artists are shown to the Director when circulated Oversee, update and check current Sales PDFs for accuracy, making amendments as necessary alongside/with the relevant AA and Client Manager Manage the Directors digital sale folders, delete sold works and keep data current and correct alongside/with the relevant AA and Client Manager Assist the Director's Client Manager with client research
Act as the point of contact for the Directors' office in regard to client liaison when the Client Manager is not present Attend staff meetings and gallery events as required Maintain office filing, archiving and electronic database as required