Personal Assistant to TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (Maternity Cover)

SUMMARY

The Household of TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge supports the official and charitable work of Their Royal Highnesses. 

The Personal Assistant to TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge facilitates the smooth coordination of TRH’s official and private arrangements, alongside internal and external contacts, to deliver all of TRH’s requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proactively drive and deliver the forward planning and delivery of all wardrobe requirements; 
• Oversight of all deliveries, working with the wider team to ensure items are delivered in a timely manner;
• Manage, and be responsible for, appropriate budgets and invoicing;
• Facilitate and co-ordinate work with appropriate external contacts, as required; 
• Build strong professional and global networks and partnerships; 
• To manage and coordinate relationships with key advisors; 
• Manage all contract arrangements and ensure all required administration is delivered in a timely and thorough manner;
• Ensure sufficient and proactive contingency planning. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The Household believes that the diversity of modern society is its greatest asset. We reflect this in policies to attract, employ and reward the very best talent, regardless of gender, race, ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. Our recruitment process enables us to recruit from the widest available pool with an approach which is fair, open and accessible. 
 
It's important to us that all employees are able to contribute to their maximum potential and that we can draw strength from our diversity. That's why we’re continuing work to make our organisation diverse and inclusive.   

CANDIDATE CRITERIA

• Wardrobe management experience;
• Project management experience;
• Proactive planner with a clear communication style, with the ability to network and form strong professional relationships;
• Strong management skills and experience of building relationships with a variety of people;
• Advanced budgetary and supplier management experience;
• Flexible pro-active approach; self-motivated with initiative;
• Discretion;
• Knowledge of the diversity of communities in the United Kingdom, in the Commonwealth and worldwide;
• An awareness of, and interest in, TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's work and activities.