Poppy Lane Placements Ltd

SENIOR HOUSE MANAGER / HEAD BUTLER, MAYFAIR, £65,000-£80,000 Role: Senior House Manager / Head Butler  Location: Mayfair Salary: £65k-£80k Contract: Permanent  Start: ASAP Poppy Lane Placements are seeking a highly-experienced Household Manager / Head Butler for a semi-formal, fully-staffed Household in Mayfair, London The House Manager position is a new addition to the Household, and the Family require a senior, experienced individual to oversee, manage and supervise the existing household team, and improve the quality of service-delivery and standards This role would suit a highly-skilled House Manager/ Head Butler with senior management experience, who can help guide the team, with a focus upon ongoing staff training, and regular evaluation of staff performance. The individual will also assist with future hiring of staff – so will also encompass some Chief of Staff responsibilities The individual will also act as a confidante and advisor to the family. They will also oversee the daily Household operation and deal with the property maintenance, and external contractor liaison They will be hands-on, will communicate the family’s needs to existing staff, and be able to troubleshoot daily situations, dealing with any issues before they are brought to the Principals Proven longevity in similar roles, and excellent checkable references are a pre-requisite To apply for this role you must; Be eligible to work in the UK Have a valid passport Be fluent in the English Language Have a valid DBS check or be willing to obtain one  Have excellent contactable references Have 5+ years experience working as a House Manager / Head Butler / Chief of Staff within a private household To apply for the position please send your CV to info@poppylaneplacements.com

URGENT REQUIREMENT! SAINT TROPEZ-BASED BUTLER (7TH-17TH JULY 2024), €300-€400 per day Role: Live-out Villa Butler  Hours: 12 hours per day (either 09:00-21:00; 10:00-22:00 or 12:00-00:00) Location: Saint Tropez Salary: €300-€400 per day Contract: Temporary Dates: 7TH-17TH July 2024 We are seeking an experienced and flexible Butler based in Saint Tropez France, to look after a VIP Middle Eastern Family at their Villa in Saint Tropez, France from 7TH-17TH July 2024 The Butler will be able to offer formal and informal food and beverage service to the Principals and their children Working alongside an existing Household Team, a daily 12 hour shift will be required (with appropriate breaks). Candidates should be polished and flexible Experience working with Middle Eastern Families would be beneficial To apply for this role you must;  Be eligible to work in the EU Be fluent in the English Language Have a valid DBS check or be willing to obtain one  Have excellent contactable references Have 3+ years experience working as a Butler within private households To apply for the position please send your CV to info@poppylaneplacements.com

LIVE IN HOUSEHOLD ASSISTANT / LAUNDRY SPECIALIST REQUIRED FOR AN UHNW PRIVATE CLIENT - DUBAI, UAE Role: Household Assistant / Laundry Specialist Hours: Full time, 6 days Salary: ≈>4000AED/m Accommodation: Live in Location: Dubai, UAE Start: Mid Aug Interviewing: Early July A really exciting new position within an UHNW property in Dubai. A long standing client is soon to be moving to Dubai and is looking for an all round household assistant who can also specialise in laundry management. The family of 6 has 4 young children so laundry focus will likely be an almost full time focus. Child care is already arranged so this position will focus on other areas of the household; housekeeping, laundry, simple cooking and service when required. Included also are 2 large dogs, so candidates must be dog friendly, and ideally come from background working in a similar environment. Previous experience working with international clients or within the GCC/Dubai is an advantage. You will be working in tandem with a small live-in team who will all share household responsibilities. Accommodation is individual, with shared common areas for staff. To be considered for this role you must: Have a minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a similar role Have a valid passport Have excellent contactable references Be fluent in the English and Tagalog languages To apply for the position, please send your CV to mena@poppylaneplacements.com

FULL-TIME HYBRID EA / PRIVATE PA, VAUXHALL, £60,000-£70,000 GPA +BONUS Role: EA/ Private PA Days: Monday – Friday  Hours: 9.00am – 6.00 pm   Location: Hybrid WFH & Vauxhall, South London  Salary: £60,000-£70,000 gross per annum (DOE) plus bonus and benefits Contract: Permanent Start: Flexible   A rare opportunity for a capable, experienced, and personable Executive Assistant (with some private PA experience) to work for a dynamic entrepreneur based in Vauxhall, South London. Role highlights: Exciting work environment: Work alongside a visionary entrepreneur and a friendly team, driving meaningful philanthropic initiatives. Be part of a cutting-edge tech company making a real difference in the world! Diverse responsibilities: your role will be varied and engaging, where no two days will be the same. You'll support the CEO (some light support to the C-Suite may also be required), handle meeting coordination, assist with projects, and lend your hand to ad-hoc personal tasks for the entrepreneur’s small family. Hybrid work model: Enjoy working remotely from the comfort of your own home, with face-to-face meetings in Vauxhall 2-4 times a month. Supportive team: friendly and supportive team that values collaboration and continuous learning. Benefits: Remote-first working culture Work-from-home equipment provided (a laptop of your choice and a large monitor) Health insurance (including dental)  Annual learning & development budget to support your professional growth Monthly team socials with fun activities such as picnics, games, and comedy nights About You: Be eligible to work in the UK  Be fluent in the English language Have 5+ years of experience as an EA (preferably in a startup environment or at a private household) Have excellent organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities with ease Be ready to take initiative and support both business and personal tasks Have excellent contactable references UK driving license (preferred, but not mandatory) Core working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6 pm, with some flexibility for on-call duties. Flexible start date for the right candidate, although ASAP start preferred. To apply for the position please send your CV to info@poppylaneplacements.com

INTERNATIONAL HOUSEKEEPERS REQUIRED FOR UHNW PRIVATE CLIENTS IN DUBAI Role: Housekeeper Location: Dubai, UAE Accommodation: Provided Salary: £4000 per month (DOE) Benefits: Medical Insurance, Uniforms, Meals and one Annual Flight Ticket Start: September/October 2024 We are looking for a team of Housekeepers to work for a VVIP Household in Dubai. This is a highly unique role working within a team of Housekeepers for a VVIP individual and their guests. You will be very well presented and speak excellent English, with a European/Eastern European passport, (for travelling purposes) Only those with 3+ years experience working within a luxury hospitality environment (*5star hotel or private household) will be contacted. To apply for the position please send your CV to mena@poppylaneplacements.com Thank you

Calling all Luxury Yacht Stewardesses & Stewards - are you highly experienced HOUSEKEEPING, SERVICE or SPA? If you are used to providing 5+ star service levels and are interested in earning a TOP $$$$$$ TAX FREE salary, we have fantastic land-based opportunities available. All positions offer annual flights, separate accommodation, meals, medical, dental, generous paid annual leave and other fantastic benefits. We currently have EXCELLENT land-based opportunities available in the Middle East working in large, fully staffed private villas. Fluent English is essential. Roles starting September-March. INTERESTED? Please send us your cv - mena@poppylaneplacements.com

FRENCH SPEAKING EXECUTIVE & SOCIAL MEDIA ASSISTANT REQUIRED FOR A PRIVATE EQUITY - MAYFAIR, ASAP Role: French-speaking Executive & Social Medical Assistant Days: Monday – Friday  Hours: 8.30am – 5.30pm (with flexibility) Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 GPA DOE Location: Mayfair  Start: ASAP   We are excited to be working on this lovely opportunity to help support the CEO of a private equity firm with investments in beauty, sustainable energy and other industries.  I must be a fluent French & English speaker, computer-literate with strong knowledge of all Microsoft and Apple office products with excellent administrative skills. You will be supporting the CEO in his diary and inbox management, helping to book appointments and arranging worldwide travel. You will be responsible for assisting with arranging board meetings and AGMs, putting together presentations and board packs, taking minutes and following up with action points etc. The CEO will require occasional support in his private life, from managing his children’s schedules to booking some private appointments and property management. Knowledge or experience with social media marketing, strategy & content management will be advantageous.    This is a Monday to Friday role based in the office. This is an exciting opportunity for a switched-on, diligent and proactive Executive Assistant looking for progression. Please note, that due to the extremely high volume of applications, we are unable to reply to all submissions   To be considered for this role you must:   Have a minimum of 3+ years’ experience as an EA, PA or Similar Have a valid passport Be eligible to work in the UK Have excellent contactable references Have fluent French & English and strong communication skills Be degree educated or highly educated Confident in Microsoft and Apple office products and ideally have experience with some of the following: Hootsuite, Later, Sprout, Planoly Sprinklr, Dash Hudson. Loomly, MS Office, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Google Analytics, Loomly   To apply for the position, please send your CV to info@poppylaneplacements.com.

⭐ TOP PRIVATE PA OPPORTUNITY - UP TO £100K, LONDON/ HYBRID⭐ On behalf of our UHNW client based in Central London, I’m looking for a top highly experienced PA who is incredibly hands-on and able to work within a large staffed family HH private office supporting a dynamic Principal and their family. This role is a mix of business and private support. Previous experience working within a private household or high-profile environment, will be essential along with longevity in all previous / current roles with completely checkable references. They need someone who is detail oriented, discreet, highly organised, thorough and able to plan for/ anticipate requirements to ensure the needs of the business and principal are met at all times. Essential are being a team player able to get on well with clients, stakeholders and staff along with having staff management experience. You must have an excellent existing network in London and beyond high level contact for sourcing luxury items, tickets, reservations and more. You will have your finger on the pulse and know what new events, exhibitions, theater shows or restaurants are not to be missed. Strong communication , administration, research, events organisation, travel coordination and staff management skills are just a few of the or the key attributes required for the amazing opportunity. Must have perfect business level English (written and spoken), positive attitude and flexibility to provide as needed support around the needs of the principal, their business and family. General hours / days are M-F, 9 -5.30 with the noted needs for flexibility This is a senior level position looking for a Private PA with exceptional private experience, longevity within their roles and excellent references to match. If interested or for more information please email - Julie@poppylaneplacements.com Please note that only PA’s who have already worked in a private family office or similar (min 7 years) will be considered.

SENIOR TRAVELING EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT FOR A PRIVATE FAMILY OFFICE (UHNW) -CENTRAL LONDON WITH EXTENSIVE, £80,000 -£100,000 GPA (DOE) Role: Senior Traveling Executive Assistant  Days: Monday - Friday Contract: Permanent Location: Central London based with 9 months travel per year (average) Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 gross per annum Start: ASAP Our client is seeking an experienced, switched on, multitasking EA to provide full support in this busy, fast-paced position. This is an incredible opportunity working for an UHNWI with wide-ranging international business interests and investments. They are looking for a London based EA who can be flexible to travel extensively as required.  An ideal candidate for this position is astute, focused and switched on with a background in Wealth Management, Private Banking, Private Family Offices or similar used to working with HNWI providing as needed support availability. Given the extensive global business interests of the private family office, you will be required to manage complex scheduling, travel, meeting coordination and liaise with stakeholders across international time zones. Other responsibilities will include email management, gatekeeping, liaising with staff, research, preparing reports and supporting with personal assistant tasks.  You will work closely with the CEO  acting as a right-hand support and be able to work well  with other senior business staff across the business. Travel in this role can vary and be considerable. You will need to be happy to travel extensively, including to the Middle East and US. This is a fantastic opportunity for a  highly motivated completely dedicated professional EA who is highly experienced in luxury services. It is imperative you have excellent time management skills and a natural ability to prioritise and manage many deadlines. You should be able to pre-empt problems and plan ahead at all times. Logistical and organisation skills will be your strengths, alongside having fantastic communication skills, excellent admin, being detail-focused and concise. You must be a self-starter who is proactive, personable, professional and discreet. An ability to excel at extensive travel planning with detailed itineraries are essential. Your personal standards will be high and you will connect with your role and have much to offer. To apply for this role you should; Have a valid passport Be eligible to work in the UK Have excellent contactable references Be degree educated from a Russell Group University  7+ years’ of International experience supporting senior stakeholders and/ or supporting s suite level executives Have extensive senior-level experience in a fast-paced environment of professional services ideally in Wealth Management, Private Banking, Private Family Offices or similar used to working with HNWI Fluent command of English To apply for the position please send your CV to info@poppylaneplacements.com

LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER / NANNY / COOK (MONDAY-FRIDAY), OXSHOTT, SURREY £50,000-£60,000 Role: Live-in Housekeeper Days: Monday-Friday Hours: 07:00-19:00 (with appropriate breaks throughout the day) Location: Oxshott, Surrey Salary: £50,000-£60,000 Contract: Permanent  Start: ASAP We are seeking a highly-experienced, active and flexible Live-in Housekeeper with excellent Nannying and Cooking abilities, for a lovely Household in Oxshott, Surrey The household has very high standards, and requires a fantsatic all-rounder, to ensure the household runs with the highest standards of cleanliness and organisation. As well as daily cleaning, you will have excellent laundry and ironing skills, be confident caring for delicates and fine clothing and have wardrobe management experience. You will be able to place online orders and maintain household product stock. Knowledge of correct use of cleaning products and care for fine household items is also required The Family have 3 children (B6, B4 and G 8-months), so the Housekeeper must be comfortable childcare ideally with nannying experience with babies and younger children In the kitchen, the Family enjoy mainly plant-based and vegetarian dishes - with plenty of smoothies, juices and salads, so you should be a confident home-cook who can suggest simple meals and follow recipes Suitable candidates will be self-managing, proactive, and flexible Willingness to travel occasionally with the Family, and the ability to drive are desirable Tagalog-speakers are particularly welcome to apply however candidate from all backgrounds are welcome to apply Candidates should demonstrate longevity in previous roles and will be looking for their next long-term position where they can grow with the Family Accommodation offered is a separate annexe with en-suite and own kitchen To apply for this role you must; Be eligible to work in the UK Have a valid UK passport Be fluent in the English Language Have a valid DBS check or be willing to obtain one  Have excellent contactable references Have 3+ years experience working as a Housekeeper within a private household To apply for the position please send your CV to info@poppylaneplacements.com