Executive Assistant to High Net Worth Couple (HNWC)
£45,000 – £55,000 P/a (Dependant On Experience)
Shifnal, Shropshire
BCR/JN/32030
Bell Cornwall Recruitment are delighted to be searching for an Executive Assistant to support a high net worth couple that own a property management business, taking responsibility for approximately 12,000 acres on the Shropshire and Staffordshire borders.
Duties and responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
Personal side (Approximately 30% of the role):
1. Full assistance with personal appointments (e.g., medical, leisure, haircuts and more)
2. Putting together all travel arrangements and a detailed itinerary for personal or family excursions and holidays
3. Managing household staff
4. Personal errands when required (e.g., picking up laundry, packing suitcases)
5. Fully proactive with insurances, renewals, subscriptions etc
6. Creating checklists and systems that contribute to the seamless running of all aspects of their personal lives
Commercial side (Approximately 70% of the role):
7. Diary Management: Scheduling appointments & meetings with customers, contractors, suppliers and other parties – ensuring effective management of available time
8. Meetings, events, and logistical arrangements: Book meeting rooms, travel arrangements, and hotels. Preparing agendas, collating meeting notes, and creating action plans
9. Email management. Respond to ad hoc customer and partner emails on behalf of the family. Engage with customers and consultants to arrange appointments
10. Project Management. Understand and proactively support the progression of many commercial and private projects
11. Presentations. Prepare PowerPoint slides for customer presentations and other purposes
12. Finance. Support the business by preparing customer invoices. Chase overdue invoices by phone and email. Be a point of contact for finance and invoice-related inquiries
The Ideal Candidate:
13. High-quality communication skills. Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills enable you to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders
14. Strong organisational skills. Ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
15. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience with Salesforce.com and Stripe is an additional bonus.
16. Confidentiality. Ability to maintain discretion in handling sensitive internal and external information and issues
17. Relationship management. Ability to build relationships at all levels across the business, customers, and external contacts. Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced EA who has experience with High net worth individuals to enhance their career!