Summary

Operations Assistant

Central London

£70,000-£80,000 per year

ASAP start date

We are supporting a Single Family Office in their search for an Operations Assistant, based in Central London, with a salary on offer of £70,000-£80,000 per year.

In this role, you will be supporting the current Operations Manager in handling the family’s private assets as well as being the point of contact for all external suppliers.

Candidates for this role must be fully-office based with flexibility to travel as and when required. Previous experience in the yachting industry is essential.

Main responsibilities:

Project management during the course of asset construction/development and its subsequent operation

Control of asset construction/development programs

Development of financial plans and budgets for each project alongside the onsite supervisor

Manage budgets and expenditure for projects and assets

Supervise household managers and provide them with support when needed

Manage and plan travel for family support teams

Oversee and recommend staff payroll, compensations and benefits

Implementation of maintenance of regular reporting on projects/assets for the principals

Compliance manuals for property, aviation and yachting sectors

Financial control, management and budgeting of operating assets

Oversee all commercial aspects of the running and maintenance costs on monthly/annual basis

Payment management for all operations

Liaising with Finance, Legal and other divisions and operations of the Family Office

The ideal candidate:

Previous experience as a yachtie with an understanding of day-to-day yacht operations, safety and financial management

Previous experience with scheduling and positioning of aircraft/yachts

Previous property management experience, preferable in or around London

Budget and accountancy understanding

Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Exceptional attention to detail and leadership skills

Previous experience in the aviation industry is beneficial, but not essential