Part-time Private PA

Posted 19 February 2026
LocationScotland
Discipline PA & Business Support
Reference1320616

Job description

C&C Search is currently recruiting a part‑time PA to support a senior, purpose‑driven leader during an exciting period of personal and professional transition. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with an inspiring individual balancing business interests, new ventures, and family life. The role offers flexibility, variety, and the chance to make a meaningful impact.

All about the role and company I would be working for!
Position: Part‑Time PA
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (FTE)
Hybrid set up: Part‑time (likely 2 days per week initially, with flexibility)
Benefits: Flexible working, varied scope, meaningful work, and the opportunity to grow with the role
Size of company: Portfolio of business interests alongside new consumer‑focused ventures
  
Company culture and what makes them great to work for: This is a values‑led, human‑centred working environment built on trust, emotional intelligence, and mutual respect. The individual you would be supporting is thoughtful, curious, and impact‑driven, with a strong desire to focus on work that feels purposeful. The role is best suited to someone who enjoys close‑working relationships, variety, and the opportunity to truly support another person’s life as well as their work.

Key responsibilities for this Private PA position:
  • Provide thoughtful, proactive support across both professional and personal priorities
  • Manage diaries, scheduling, and coordination across multiple workstreams
  • Handle life admin and household‑related organisation alongside business support
  • Act as a trusted sounding board and practical support 
  • Liaise with advisors and third parties where required, with discretion and confidence
  • Help bring structure, clarity, and momentum to day‑to‑day life and projects
  • Be a calm, reliable presence with a strong service mindset
What background and experience are the company looking for:
  • Experience in a PA or EA role
  • High emotional intelligence, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills
  • Naturally organised, proactive, and able to anticipate needs
  • Comfortable working in a less corporate, more fluid environment
  • Adaptable, humble, and service‑oriented, with real get‑up‑and‑go
  • Confident working independently and handling sensitive matters with discretion
  • Someone curious, intelligent, and excited by variety rather than rigid structure
Who is taking care of the client and candidate applications for this position?

Ellie Stoddart

For this role C&C Search is acting as an employment agency.

At C&C Search, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are and how we operate. Our commitment to these values is unwavering - across all our work in recruitment, and in our training and development programmes. C&C Search fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging and has a deep commitment to being a part of creating a fairer society through partnering with clients who are also committed to a seat at the table for everybody. We work with companies that are committed to reflecting our communities, where people can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas, better businesses and better societies. There is much to be done, but together we can achieve equality for all.