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We are seeking an exceptional Personal Assistant to support our practice founder, David Chipperfield, in his innovative work across our studios in London, Berlin, Milan, Shanghai and Santiago de Compostela. An essential aspect of the role is helping to establish and maintain a clear set of daily priorities. You will play a key part in ensuring that time, information and commitments are organised in a way that supports a manageable workload and allows space for focused decision-making and creative work. This includes managing correspondences, complex schedules and travel arrangements, preparing information in a concise and accessible form, and supporting the flow of communication around David's responsibilities. The role also includes collaborating with David's wife, Evelyn Stern, assisting with diary management, invitations and personal commitments.
Job Responsibility:
International Coordination: Schedule meetings across time zones, sourcing context and background information
Manage diary around key events
Plan ahead strategically, mapping meeting schedules and travel requirements up to six months in advance
Travel Management and Logistics: Coordinate complex international travel including flights, accommodation, and ground transportation
Research optimal routes and costs
Handle visa applications, travel documentation, and real-time travel support
Collaborative Support: Work closely with group leadership and key personnel
Handle bookings, event coordination, and social calendar management
Track industry invitations and social commitments
Support occasional personal and family requirements
Requirements:
4+ years of personal or executive assistant experience, ideally in creative, consulting, or other fast-paced professional environments
highly organised
agile
comfortable with complexity
enjoy coordinating across different cultures and time zones
work well independently while maintaining strong collaborative relationships
What we offer:
private health insurance
cycle to work scheme
cash health plan
employer contribution pension
employee assistance plan
enhanced maternity and paternity leave
visa assistance for candidates who need to relocate to London
flexibility in daily start and end times (core hours policy)