Executive Assistant - Private/Business
Cornwall - Rural area so must be able to drive
5 days working in office (Mon to Fri) with occasional weekend and out of hours work
Paying up to £60k + excellent bens
We are currently recruiting for a fantastic company based in Cornwall (Newquay/Truro area) Looking for someone who has relocated from London recently or is looking to relocate to Cornwall long term and has worked as an Executive Assistant in a similar dynamic company.
The role would suit an experienced Business and Private Executive Assistant, someone keen to join a leading independent, leisure and beverage company with a growing portfolio of award-winning products. Alongside their production business, they operate a dynamic and diverse chain of hospitality venues that celebrate community, craft, and exceptional experiences. They are a company of 250 staff with over 100,000 visitors per year and growing rapidly.
They are seeking a passionate, detailed and creative Executive Assistant to help the family operate more effectively, supporting with both private and business duties.
Key Executive Assistant duties:
You will become a key business partner for the family. Turning stones and getting immersed in the business, providing a confidential and discreet feedback mechanism.
Personal Assistant
* The family is diverse and busy, they anticipate approximately 60-70% of your time being taken up with personal/private admin requests, this will be varied from travel and accommodation to project managing building works, liaising with external contractors and ensuring all detail is properly covered.
* Must be totally discreet, confidential and become a trusted, proactive partner
* Family businesses often blur the lines between 'family’ and 'business’, so they need someone who can span both areas seemlessly
Executive Assistant
* Fully immerse self into business. Understand the people, the processes, the problems and the opportunities
* Become 'right hand person’ to the executive directors - follow through actions, hold people to account, pre-empt the next move
* Manage board meeting admin, prep, compliance etc
Senior Leadership Team
* As a key member of the SLT, to demonstrate strong leadership, to embody their values and help positively influence and steer the overall culture of the business
* You will organise and attend board meetings
* Any other activity/task as and when requested by the Directors.
Key skills and work experience:
* 5 years min experience in executive/private personal assistant roles
* Family business experience
* Proven ability to maintain discretion and judgment in handling confidential or sensitive matters.
* Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with a proactive mindset and attention to detail.
* Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
* Comfortable in a dynamic environment that blends professional and personal boundaries.
* Can deal with stressful situations and high workload effectively
* Ideal but not mandatory - Degree in Business, or a related field