PRIVATE PA to MUSIC ARTIST

Our client, a high-profile MUSIC ARTIST, requires an experienced and energetic PA to provide first class support across their private, social and business calendars as well as managing their day to day personal and professional needs.

This is not a 9am to 5pm position and absolute flexibility and commitment is key. Candidates must be willing and able to commit completely to the role and be available to spend extensive periods of time travelling and on tour, sometimes at short notice.

A calm and unflappable manner is crucial - plans will change at the last minute and taking this in your stride and coming up with a plan B will be needed on a regular basis.  You must have excellent communication and prioritisation skills and be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

The successful candidate will ideally have a background in the music industry or having supported talent at a similar level and experience with fashion, styling and wardrobe management would be a huge plus!

Hours:                  Full time with out of hours support

Location:              London with extensive travel

Salary:                  £50k-60k dependent on experience

Start Date:            ASAP

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Maintaining the Principals personal diary and coordinating with management regarding her work schedule
• Confidentially liaising with management, accountants, PR and the wider team
• Handling correspondence and screening calls and enquiries 
• Accompanying the client worldwide when needed and liaising with security Prioritising conflicting needs; handling matters expeditiously and proactively  Liaising with our client’s styling team to receive and return wardrobe Packing and unpacking wardrobe for our client’s travel, including pressing and hanging items as necessary or taking items to dry cleaners Taking care of house maintenance in conjunction with cleaners, gardeners and contractors, checking services and appliances, and laundry of bedlinen  Receiving our client’s parcels and fan mail  Monitoring personal invoices, seeking approval and making payment in a timely manner  Settling household bills and payments Personal shopping and arranging personal gifts and other general errands  Actioning itinerary plans, including booking travel, restaurants or social events  Helping to look after our client’s family when needed 

Candidates must be / have:

• Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail Excellent communication skill in speaking and writing  Experience in a similar role supporting a high-profile individual desirable   Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently and flexibility in re-prioritising work on a regular basis  Proactive and energised  Calm under pressure  Excellent relationship builder  Friendly and personable  Confidential and discreet at all times

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IMPORTANT

We receive a considerable amount of applications for every position and there is tough competition in the employment market.  In order to process your application as efficiently as possible, please note the following instructions when responding:

• Detail your relevant experience in a cover letter and include this on an up to date CV Quote your required salary Let us know your availability for interview and when you could start If you can forward references to us, these can only strengthen your application

The more information you can give us, the more we can demonstrate to the client that you are exactly what they are looking for and send your CV on quickly. 

 Please note that these instructions apply to ALL candidates and applications that do not meet these criteria may not be considered.

It is SORTED’s policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within five working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future.