Perks and Benefits
* Flexible working hours – must be available for core hours of 9 am – 3 pm
* Annual tenure-based bonus scheme
* Spot bonuses for outstanding contributions
* 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays (increases every year)
* Wellbeing and mental health days off
* A strong culture of self-development and education
* Phone bill covered
* Be one of the early members shaping the team and culture
What the Job Entails
We are looking for ahighly organised, and proactive Personal Assistant to provide direct support to the Founder. This role combines both executive-level support and personal assistance, ensuring the smooth running of both professional and personal operations.
You’ll be a trusted right hand – managing calendars, coordinating logistics, preparing communications, and handling personal matters with utmost confidentiality. This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, remote-first environment and is excited to play a key role in supporting an ambitious and growing business.
Primary Responsibilities
Executive Support
* Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate across multiple time zones
* Prepare meeting briefs, agendas, and take follow-up actions
* Draft and manage emails, documents, and communications on behalf of the Founder
* Manage internal and external communication flows
* Book travel and prepare detailed itineraries for business trips and speaking engagement
* Track tasks, priorities, and key projects using Notion or similar tools
* Assist in project research, data collation, and presentation preparation
* Act as gatekeeper and first point of contact for high-priority matters
* Website and social media support
Personal Support
* Finance jobs (credit control, raising invoices, paying invoices)
* Organise personal travel, restaurant reservations, and appointments
* Purchase gifts and manage important personal dates (birthdays, renewals, etc.)
* Assist with life logistics such as coordinating with service providers, household staff, or appointments
* Occasional errand running or in-person support
Key Attributes and Skills
* Highly organised with strong time management and planning skills
* Discreet, trustworthy, and emotionally intelligent
* Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable making decisions independently
* Comfortable balancing professional and personal duties
* Skilled with tools like Google Workspace, Notion, Trello, Calendly, and Slack
* Able to handle competing priorities and pivot quickly when needed
Requirements
* Demonstrable experience supporting founders, executives, or senior leaders
* Strong organisational and coordination skills
* Experience managing both personal and business-related tasks
* High level of discretion and professionalism
* Strong grasp of remote working tools and time zone coordination
* Birmingham-based
* UK driving licence
Nice to Have
* Experience working directly with founders
* Videography and photography skills - we want to begin posting more on social media so a skillset here will help you standout a lot.
Vision for the Role
This role is foundational to the smooth operation of AKG Media’s leadership and personal infrastructure. As the agency grows, the Personal Assistant will have the opportunity to evolve the role, take on increased responsibility, and potentially manage future operations or support hires.
Success in this role will be measured by:
* Efficiency and accuracy in scheduling, coordination, and task execution
* Founder and leadership team’s time freed up for high-leverage activities
* Strong management of both professional and personal domains
* Trust, discretion, and proactive ownership of the day-to-day
This is the perfect opportunity if you’re looking for a high-trust, high-impact role within a fast-moving, remote-first agency environment.
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