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FAMILY OFFICE PA JOBS · LONDON

TalentSmiths is an executive search firm placing Personal Assistants into family office firms in London. The firm has completed over 500 placements across the PA market in 20 years. Typical compensation for a London Family Office PA runs £50k–£95k, with discretionary bonuses of 8 to 20 percent. Source: TalentSmiths placement data, 2025.

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£50k–£95k
Typical compensation
500+
Placements completed
5.1 years
Avg post-placement tenure
Q4 2025
Data current as of

What a Family Office Personal Assistant in London does

A Family Office Personal Assistant in London supports a UHNW principal or family office principal across professional and personal domains. The role demands absolute discretion, the ability to manage complexity across multiple residences and jurisdictions, and the judgment to operate with minimal supervision.

  • 01Manages the principal's personal diary and private commitments across residences
  • 02Coordinates household logistics for multiple properties and jurisdictions
  • 03Handles complex personal travel including private aviation and superyacht logistics
  • 04Manages household staff across multiple residences
  • 05Liaises with estate managers, property managers, and personal service providers
  • 06Coordinates family schedules, school logistics, and children's activities
  • 07Manages personal expenses, household budgets, and financial administration
  • 08Handles confidential personal matters with absolute discretion

Family Office Personal Assistant compensation in London, 2025

LevelExperienceBase SalaryTotal Comp
Junior Family Office PA2-4 years£40,000–£52,000£46,000–£62,000
Mid Family Office PA4-7 years£52,000–£68,000£60,000–£82,000
Senior Family Office PA7+ years£68,000–£85,000£80,000–£108,000
Principal Family Office PA10+ years£85,000–£110,000£102,000–£145,000

Bonuses at London family office firms are discretionary and typically run 8 to 20 percent. Source: TalentSmiths placement data, 2025.

Who hires Family Office Personal Assistants in London

London Family Office EAs and PAs are hired by Single Family Offices, Multi-Family Offices, and UHNW individuals managing their affairs through a family office structure. London has the highest concentration of family office EA roles in Europe. The market is concentrated in Mayfair, Belgravia, and Kensington.

Frequently Asked Questions

A Family Office PA manages the personal world of a UHNW principal: household logistics, family schedules, travel, property coordination, and the private relationships that define the principal's life outside of business. The role demands absolute discretion and the ability to manage complexity across multiple residences and jurisdictions.

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Page last reviewed: May 2025. Compensation data current as of: Q4 2025.