Lifestyle Assistant

About usWith offices based in London, New York and Los Angeles, Somerset White (SW) offers lifestyle management services to fewer than one hundred clients worldwide. Somerset White (a lifestyle management company), is looking for a new assistant to join their team in London. We are looking for a Lifestyle Assistant. Candidates would ideally have some experience in a similar role. Successful candidates will be motivated, proactive, detail-oriented, and have an above-and-beyond attitude. They must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.www.somersetwhite.comThe RoleTo help support the client team in providing well executed and timely responses to client requests both in and out of the office. In addition to this, the Lifestyle Assistants will be required to assist with general office duties and administration.A typical day varies hugely but work may include:Carrying out errands such as shopping, purchasing gifts, delivering flowers, supervising contractors etc.Researching all manner of topics/suppliers for clientsPutting client work in Canva documentsPaying invoices, and client’s household staffMaking restaurant reservations, and booking appointments for clientsPutting together present suggestions (and wrapping gifts) to suit a particular budget and clientTravel research and bookingsEvent planning assistanceContributing to our quarterly cultural What’s On document (theatre, art, music etc.)Assisting with general office duties such as answering phones, delivering post, ordering stationery and maintaining the tidiness of the office as a whole.Skills & ExperienceExperience in travel / hotels / events / PA roles is a plus but not requiredA Bachelor’s DegreeKnowledge of and an interest in London; culture, restaurants, hotels etc.An extremely proactive and positive mannerAn excellent eye for detailSchedule: Monday to Friday from 9:00am - 6:00pm with flexibility to work weekends every 4-6 weeks.