A private secretary is responsible for diary management, filing and documentation, arranging meetings, reception duties, and managing all correspondence.
A private secretary will work exclusively for one client, or one family. His or her responsibilities may vary widely, but essentially this role is designed to support the client in all aspects of their private and professional life.
They must, therefore, have a good understanding of the client’s preferences, interests and needs. Although duties do vary, all private secretaries will be expected, as a minimum, to have excellent writing, organization and communication skills.
Some positions may be heavily focused on administration and managing correspondence, while other will emphasize project and/or office management, budgeting and accounts.
What services can a personal secretary provide?
- Organizing meetings
- Managing calls, emails, faxes, letters and other correspondence
- Travel arrangements
- Managing interviews, meetings and other engagements
- Writing letters/emails, preparing documents and presentations
- Basic budget management
- Stock and supply operations, placing orders and liaising with various parties
- Acting as public representative or intermediary
All our privates secretaries are required to
- Hold clean criminal records in both their country of employment and country of origin
- Present all certificates and qualifications from training centers and/or schools they attended
- Successfully pass two interview stages
- Provide at least three positive references from previous employers
- Complete professional dossiers containing: CV, cover letter, proof of identity (photocopy or scan), proof of address, proof of the right to work in the country of employment (if applicable), driving license and pay slips from previous professional placements. Candidates should be aware that other documentation may also be required.
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Morgan & Mallet International
The leading international household staffing agency
We recruit candidates with a minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in the household staffing industry
We verify the candidate's references each time, we contact every previous employer
We can advise you regarding the work contract and regulations
The recruiter organize a deep interview with all candidates to check their experience
We check their criminal record for you and all official document for your security
We can employ the candidates instead of you
(service available only in UK, USA and France)
Morgan & Mallet International is the leading global agency for luxury domestic and private staff recruitment since 2015.
Our primary goal is the client’s peace of mind. We specialize in placing domestic and private staff both locally and internationally to cater to our clients’ personal needs. We assist our clients in recruiting household and domestic staff for a variety of settings, including private villas, apartments, palaces, royal residences, chalets, private islands, family offices, yachts, private planes, and diplomatic residences.
Our experts recruit and place highly experienced candidates for exclusive clients, including top business professionals, HNW & UHNW families or individuals, royal families, celebrities, VIPs, VVIPs, political figures, and world-renowned artists. We also provide services to embassies, governmental organizations, diplomats and their families, and international private businesses for managing their extensive properties.
As a recruitment and headhunting agency, we specialize in sourcing private, household, and domestic staff in the USA, UK, Europe, and the Middle East, for both temporary and permanent positions.
We are a global company with offices in key cities such as London, Los Angeles, New-York, Dubai, Paris, Valbonne/Monaco, and Geneva.
Morgan & Mallet Personal Secretary Placement/Payroll Services
Your household staff under Morgan & Mallet Payroll
(USA, UK and France only)
Using Morgan & Mallet International’s payroll services for your household staff ensures legal compliance and manages tax withholdings. It guarantees timely salary payments, handles benefit deductions, reduces paperwork, and maintains organized records.
Staff receive health insurance, retirement plans, and HR support. Liability is minimized through compliance, with mediation services available. Confidentiality is maintained by securely managing employee data.
Placement Cost Calculator
Morgan & Mallet International’s household staff cost calculator helps you estimate the total costs of hiring domestic staff each month. Morgan & Mallet will employ the staff for you and will charge you monthly the estimation below.
By entering the gross salary, the calculator considers taxes, social contributions, insurance, and benefits to provide an accurate total cost estimate.
This is only an estimate. Please contact a recruiter for a more accurate estimate.
Morgan & Mallet in Medias
Our Recruitment Process
Step 1
Define your recruitment needs and the profiles you are looking for
Step 2
Submission of our conclusions and notes regarding your needs
Step 3
Signature of the search mandate
Step 4
Presentation of the candidates selected by us with all the checks carried out on their professional background.
Step 5
Placement of the candidate within your property and regular monitoring of the placement for the first 3 months of employment
