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Find your ideal Private PA or Family PA with Biscuit. Because busy lives deserve seamless, trusted support.

Hire a Private PA & Family PA

Private PA and Family PA Overview

A Private PA (also referred to as a lifestyle or household PA) provides highly tailored support, shaped around the unique needs and lifestyle of the individual or family they assist.

The role often includes managing personal and household administration, coordinating travel, and overseeing budgets or financial matters.

In addition, a Private PA may support with childcare, run personal errands, oversee specific projects such as organising a holiday or a house move, and supervise other household staff.

Ultimately, a Private PA creates the structure and support that enables their principal to focus on what matters most – whether that’s spending quality time with family or concentrating on professional and strategic priorities.

When to Consider Hiring a Private PA

If you’re juggling business demands with personal responsibilities and finding that neither gets the attention it deserves, it’s time to consider a Private PA.

Perhaps your success has created complexity (multiple properties to manage, family schedules that require military precision, or confidential matters that need professional handling). Maybe you’re spending weekends coordinating household staff, managing personal finances, or dealing with service providers when you should be focusing on your business or family.

The right Private PA will become the trusted professional who manages your entire lifestyle infrastructure. Whether you need someone to coordinate between your various advisors, manage complex travel arrangements, oversee household operations, or simply ensure that your personal life runs as smoothly as your professional one, a skilled Private PA creates the seamless support that lets you focus on what truly requires your personal attention.

Why Partner with Biscuit Recruitment when hiring for a Private PA or Family PA?

We understand that the perfect Private or Family PA needs impeccable references, unquestionable integrity, and the rare combination of professional excellence with personal warmth.

These roles require absolute confidentiality, sophisticated problem-solving abilities, and the emotional intelligence to navigate complex family or personal dynamics seamlessly.

Why our clients choose Biscuit

Deep knowledge of business support hiring

With extensive experience placing Private and Family PAs across high-net-worth households, we understand the unique requirements of personal support roles and what separates competent administrators from exceptional lifestyle managers who truly enhance family life.

Market insight and benchmarking

We provide comprehensive intelligence on compensation expectations, candidate availability, and market dynamics for private household roles, ensuring you’re competitive while understanding what level of expertise and discretion is available within your requirements.

Collaborative, honest communication

At this level of personal service, there’s no room for mismatched expectations. We give you straight insights about what’s realistic and work with you as genuine partners to find someone whose values, working style, and personality align perfectly with your family’s needs.

Our Recruitment Process

Step 1

Planning & Discovery

We start by meeting with you to gain a deep understanding of your lifestyle, family dynamics, and the specific personal support requirements your Private or Family PA will need to handle. This goes beyond job responsibilities. We explore your values, communication preferences, and the personality type that will integrate seamlessly into your personal world.

Step 2

Market Research & Candidate Sourcing

Using our extensive network and market knowledge, we conduct fresh research tailored specifically to your requirements. We identify and approach the best potential candidates through our established connections, focusing on professionals who have the discretion, experience, and cultural fit for high-level personal support roles.

Step 3

In-Depth Candidate Assessment

Every potential candidate undergoes a rigorous evaluation where we assess not only their capabilities but also their integrity, discretion, and emotional intelligence. We’re looking for professionals who don’t just handle tasks efficiently. They understand the nuances of family life and personal service, with impeccable references and unquestionable trustworthiness.

Step 4

Tailored Shortlisting

Based on our comprehensive assessment, we present a carefully curated shortlist of candidates who represent the best possible matches for your specific lifestyle and family needs. At this personal level, it’s about finding someone who will truly enhance your family’s quality of life.

Step 5

Interview Coordination & Support

We arrange interviews with detailed briefings for both you and the candidates, ensuring everyone understands the personal nature and expectations of the role. Throughout the process, we maintain the highest levels of confidentiality.

Step 6

Offer Management & Onboarding

From negotiating compensation packages to managing start dates and ensuring smooth integration into your household, we handle the entire process with the discretion this role demands. Our support continues through onboarding to ensure a successful long-term partnership from day one.

Whether you’re hiring or looking, we’d love to hear from you.

Private PA & Family PA
Frequently Asked Questions

How do you ensure confidentiality and trust with a Private or Family PA?

We carefully vet every candidate to ensure impeccable references, professional integrity, and discretion. Our Private and Family PAs understand the importance of confidentiality and operate with the highest level of professionalism in every aspect of their role.

What is the best way to hire a PA?

The key is understanding that hiring a Private PA isn’t just about finding someone with the right skills. It’s about finding someone whose working style, values, and personality complement your lifestyle. Working with specialist recruiters who understand the nuances of personal support roles ensures you meet candidates who have the judgement, integrity, and sophistication these positions demand.

What is a Family Personal Assistant?

A Family Personal Assistant specialises in managing the complex logistics of family life, whether that’s coordinating children’s schedules, managing household staff, organising family travel, liaising with schools, or even getting the weekly food shop sorted. They understand that family dynamics are different from corporate environments, requiring flexibility, discretion, and the ability to adapt quickly as family needs change and evolve.

What is a travelling Personal Assistant?

A travelling Personal Assistant specialises in managing the complex logistics of frequent travel, ensuring seamless coordination across multiple locations and time zones. They handle everything from itinerary planning and accommodation arrangements to managing communications and coordinating with teams across different offices or homes. If you need to hire a travelling private PA, you want someone who thrives on the dynamic nature of constant movement and can maintain exceptional organisation regardless of location.

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