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