By Isobel Williams
A mystery wealthy woman is advertising for a personal assistant with a difference – and offering a salary of £85,000-a-year (over $100,000).
A job posting on the site The Lady says a “UHNW individual” – ultra-high-net-worth person – is looking for a “Lady’s Companion” to accompany her at high-society events.
As per the role description, the duties are similar to a historic lady-in-waiting – a female who attended on a royal woman or a high-ranking noblewoman.
The employee, based in central London, would be expected to attend medical appointments with the job poster and accompany them to engagements and social occasions.
They will also help with correspondence, diary management, booking travel and days out, managing purchases, and planning dinner parties at an SW1 address.
The post says the ideal candidate is required to be discreet, confident and polished, able to work quietly, highly organized, calm under pressure, and comfortable in an environment with “traditional expectations.”
The description reads: “This is a unique opportunity for a Personal Assistant / Lady’s Companion to support a UHNW individual who values tradition and formality, within her private Central London residence.
“Best described as closer to a Lady-in-Waiting than a conventional Personal Assistant, the role centers on presence, companionship, discretion, and impeccable standards rather than corporate executive support.
“The successful candidate will accompany the Principal to engagements, social and cultural events, private dinners, and appointments, offering quiet reassurance and practical day-to-day assistance, enabling her full and varied commitments to be managed with grace and care.
“The private office operates from her home, supported by an established, close-knit team who work collaboratively and discreetly on her behalf.”
The role is full-time, with hours from 10am to 7pm Monday to Friday – but some evenings are required.
The salary is “in the region of £85,000”, the description says.
