At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Directors with admin tasks, manage online accounts, and care for dogs.
- Company: Join a friendly team in Bovey Tracey with a passion for pets.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, birthday holiday, and company socials.
- Other info: Flexible hours, potential to bring your dog to work, and great career growth.
- Why this job: Combine your love for dogs with a rewarding administrative role.
- Qualifications: Experience in admin roles, strong communication skills, and a driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 24300 - 29700 £ per year.
Are you an organised and conscientious individual with a love for dogs? Do you have excellent communication skills and a passion for administration and research? We are seeking a skilled Executive Personal Assistant to join us in Bovey Tracey.
As an Executive Personal Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the Directors with administrative tasks including:
- Creating and managing online sales accounts
- Managing the company magazine and book library
- Undertaking research tasks
Additional responsibilities include:
- House and dog sitting for between 12 to 20 weeks per year at the Directors' home when they are travelling
- Driving the Financial Director locally as required due to a health condition
Previous experience in an administrative or personal assistant role is preferred. You must love dogs, as caring for four Cairn Terriers is an essential part of this role. A driving licence and computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) are required, along with competency using online tools for research/information.
You should be willing to travel anywhere worldwide at short notice (only on rare occasions) and be prepared for ad hoc tasks as required to support the needs of the business.
Benefits include:
- 1 day Birthday Holiday
- Company pension (NEST)
- Parking on site
- Two company socials per year (Winter & Summer)
- Potential to 'bring your dog' to work as agreed with MD/FD
- Employee Assistance program (EAP)
The job is office-based in a dedicated office separate to but within the grounds of the house (about 20 meters from the main house). The office is shared with the MD and one other employee who works for Maritime Film as a video editor. The working week is 40 hours with flexibility.
During house and dog sitting, you will live in the Directors' house, feeding, walking, and caring for the dogs, and looking after the house (aided by the gardeners and weekly cleaner) to keep it clean and tidy. It is important that you engage with the dogs and stay in with them during the evenings, and be happy to walk them daily.
At weekends, you are not expected to work in the office but are free to enjoy your normal life while living in the main house. Weekend working when dog sitting is compensated as time off in lieu and is paid at the rate of half a day for each weekend day worked. Bank holidays are compensated on a one-for-one basis.
If you think you have what it takes to excel in this role, then we want to hear from you! In your cover letter, be sure to share your love for dogs and any relevant experience you have with administration.
Locations
Assistant Private PA in Devon, Newton Abbot employer: Acorn by Synergie
Acorn by Synergie is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values safety and professionalism on construction sites. With opportunities for growth and development, employees can enhance their skills while enjoying a competitive hourly rate and a consistent Monday to Friday schedule in the vibrant community of Caerphilly.
