Job Description

Overview

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A busy, career-focussed family with two teenage daughters (aged 15 and 17) are seeking an experienced Part-time Family Assistant to support their well-organised home life across two properties - primarily in Hampstead, and in Amersham during school holidays.



This role combines professional PA-style tasks with hands on household support, ideal for someone who enjoys variety and can seamlessly switch between managing tradespeople, organising family logistics, and helping with everyday tasks.



This position replaces their Nanny/PA who supported the family for six years. The family are relaxed and friendly, but value efficiency and high standards.



They are seeking a long-term commitment of ideally 5+ years from someone who enjoys being busy, likes problem-solving, and is happy to turn their hand to whatever needs doing - from optimising insurance policies to walking the dog or helping at the stables. The role is 20 hours per week.



Start date: ASAP.

Job duties

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Responsibilities of the Part-time Family Assistant in Hampstead include:


House management


Oversee and pay household staff (housekeeper, cleaner, dog walker, house sitter, gardeners) Manage cleaner's payroll, pension, and holiday tracking Coordinate maintenance across both properties (alarms, boilers, window cleaners, appliances, heating oil orders, muck heap clearing) Arrange and manage insurance for properties and vehicles Book and oversee tradespeople (handymen, plumbers, electricians) as needed Hire and supervise temporary cleaning staff when regular cleaner is away Handle recycling trips

Vehicle management


Take cars (and ideally the 3.5T vehicle) for services, MOTs, and repairs Manage vehicle insurance Rental property support Coordinate occasional maintenance and handyman visits for the family's Camden rental property

Day-to-day support


Process returns for online purchases Local errands (post office, dry cleaners) Sell items on eBay Assist with house moves between properties (moving cars, packing fridges) Source and purchase gifts for numerous godchildren and friends Wrap presents and prepare for Christmas, Easter, birthdays, and other occasions

Food preparation


Prepare evening meals from time to time (not every day) Cook lunch for the girls during exam periods

Pet care


Occasional dog walking (1 dog, 1 cat in the home; horses kept at a yard) Order pet food Manage all vet appointments

Supporting teenagers


Coordinate school trip details, packing lists, health forms Plan and book medical and dental appointments Source and purchase medication following appointments Occasional driving for the girls (e.g., to horse riding lessons)

Business support (when time permits)


Assist one principal with his start-up focused on creating walkable routes on private land Schedule meetings with landowners and contacts Conduct research and lead generation

Bonus skills


Help with horses (if experienced) Small DIY jobs (if experienced)

Candidates must be/have:

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Proactive, highly organised, and extremely efficient Full UK driving licence Willing to work flexibly across two locations (N6 and HP5) IT savvy: confident with spreadsheets, Google Docs, and calendar management Practical and hands-on, comfortable working both indoors and outdoors Pet friendly (1 dog, 1 cat) Comfortable around teenagers Fluent English speaker Mature and able to anticipate needs

Desirable


Previous corporate or executive assistant experience Experience managing household staff Understanding of efficient, fast-paced working environments Horse experience (a bonus) 3.5T licence (helpful but not essential)

Location

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Family home in Hampstead Heath, N6 (during term time).



And hybrid working (max two days a week) during the school holidays in Amersham, HP5.



Occasional tasks at a rental property in Camden, NW1.

Hours

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20 hours per week.



Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 13:00 (ideally, but flexible).



(The family would also consider 4 days per week, if preferable).

Salary

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30,000.

Job ref

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CP948: Part-time Family Assistant in Hampstead, London, N6.