Private PA / Senior Administrator – Private Household

Sue Ross Recruitment are seeking an experienced and discreet Personal Assistant / Senior Administrator to manage the smooth running of a large private property and supporting all aspects of a private individual’s business and personal affairs. This is a senior administrative role requiring maturity, initiative and absolute trustworthiness.

You will oversee all day-to-day operations of a small estate office and act as the key point of contact for both household and business matters. The role is varied, interesting, and will suit someone who thrives on responsibility and variety in a private home environment.

Key Responsibilities for the Private PA / Senior Admin role:

• General administration, typing, and filing
• Diary and budget management
• Email and IT management
• Processing payroll (via external accountants)
• Bill paying, banking, and purchase control
• Budget management and expenditure of up to £150k
• Management of household and maintenance staff
• Travel bookings and arrangements
• Liaison with contractors, service providers, and legal advisers
• Handling confidential correspondence and personal matters

Candidate Requirements for the Private PA / Senior Admin role:

• Applicants must have extensive senior PA experience, be able to work unsupervised, be able to show initiative and have first class communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Confident in managing budgets and financial matters
• Able to manage and coordinate staff
• Strong typing skills and proficiency with IT systems
• Discreet, reliable, and trustworthy, with the ability to work independently
• Comfortable working in a private home environment and managing high-value assets

Additional Information:

• This is primarily an office-based role within the estate grounds, in a beautiful setting with gardens, swimming pool, and tennis courts
• You will work closely with a private individual, who travels frequently and is away for up to 20 weeks per year.
• The role offers a rare opportunity to combine high-level administration with estate management responsibilities.

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded household where professionalism, trust, and excellence are at the heart of everything. The successful candidate will thrive in a supportive, proactive, and forward-thinking working environment.

Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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