Personal Assistant

Job Description

Personal AssistantSandford, SomersetWho are Thatchers CiderEstablished in 1904 by William John Thatcher, we have grown into one of the top cider-making businesses in the world. Now in our fourth generation of family cider makers, we’re exceptionally proud of our Somerset roots.We’ve experienced tremendous growth through industry-leading levels of investment in our marketing, people development, innovative technology and world-class cider mill. The best part We’re just getting started.We’re now looking for a highly skilled and dedicated Personal Assistant to provide key support to our Managing Director.The Benefits- Excellent salary- Pension- Discounts in our cider shopThis role offers an excellent opportunity for a proven PA or EA who has experience supporting senior, executive level figures and wants to progress their career with our rapidly changing and growing family business.Roles such as this are rare and finding the right fit is vital to the success of the business, the MD and the incumbent. We’re seeking an individual for whom above and beyond’ is their bread and butter and who will put their heart and soul into their role.You’ll need to be personable and approachable, able to build excellent relationships but maintain the ability to say no’ when needed and possess untouchable clerical skills, discretion and professionalism.The rewards for your skills are incredible. You’ll be a key support element of the leadership of our organisation and will be party to high level discussions and decision-making, meaning you will be a vital component to the creation of Thatchers’ award-winning cider and busines success.The RoleAs the Personal Assistant, you will be tasked with supporting our Managing Director (MD) in many aspects of his day-to-day professional life.This all-encompassing, in-depth role requires an individual with significant business insight, who considers their career as a lifestyle more than just a job. You will have the chance to support the running of our highly successful business and, through exposure to the MD and Board Directors, will be involved in a wide variety of decision-making.Alongside the usual PA activities of diary management, call and email screening, travel arrangements and record keeping, you will also be tasked with providing further support through a range of confidential and high-level tasks. This could include reviewing documentation before it goes in front of the MD, highlighting key areas of interest or concern, evaluating calls and emails to ensure the MD’s time is maximised, and acting as an Ambassador for Thatchers.Your role will also include:- Arranging and managing meetings including Board meetings- Prioritising incoming work and resolving day-to-day problems- Ensuring the smooth running of the officeAbout YouTo be considered as the Personal Assistant, you will need:- Experience as a PA or EA at Board and/or senior level- Expert level clerical skills- Outstanding problem-solving skills coupled with a team player attitude and a yes’ mentality- Integrity and honesty, a level-headed approach and the ability to communicate and build relationships at any level- An exceptional work ethic with a flexible approach to working hours and bags of driveOther organisations may call this role Executive Assistant, EA, PA, Senior Administrator, Secretary, Private Secretary, or Receptionist.Webrecruit and Thatchers Cider are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Personal Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.