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Personal Assistant to Founder

United Kingdom, London · Job Posted April 23, 2026
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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)

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