We have a lovely part-time opportunity for an experienced Personal Assistant based at a private residence in Ripley, with some flexibility required. You will be supporting an entrepreneur who is a kind, considerate, and engaging gentleman with a wide range of interests. Occasionally, you will also provide support to his wife, who is a company director.
This is an ideal role for someone who is highly motivated, a self-starter, and comfortable working independently.
The position is offered on an ongoing contract basis.
Key Responsibilities:
Your work will involve administration and office management
Preparing online banking, checking invoices, reconciliations, working closely with a team of accountants, ensuring relevant documentation is supplied
Proof reading
Diary management
Travel arrangements
Personal Assistant duties will include
Personal administration, i.e. organising car tax, servicing and MOTs
Health insurance
Social and business engagements
Event planning
Overseeing property management, household maintenance, dealing with contractors, security
Providing support to household staff including the Housekeeper, gardeners and chauffeurs
Researching information, harvesting and sourcing across a wide range of subjects
Paying invoices and online banking
Experience and Skills Requirements:
You will need to operate a Mac and be fully conversant with Apple operating systems whilst having an understanding of Microsoft
You need to be proficient in all forms of social media to include Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram with some knowledge of digital marketing could be helpful
Proactive as well as reactive
Able to work on your own initiative
Sound knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Word
Substantially computer literate
Trustworthy, honest, loyal and dependable
Strong attention to detail
Strong communication skills
Strongly numerate
Good use of English
Organised, multitasker
Problem solver
Patient with a good sense of humour
Clean driving license
Must be a dog lover
Must be a positive, Glass Half Full type of person
It is essential that you are flexible and willing to undertake any task that is presented. It is a requirement that you may be contacted out of office hours.
If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted