Assistant to PA (Permanent) in Devon, Newton Abbot

Executive Personal Assistant Administration Hours: Full time Contract: Permanent Are you an organised and concientious 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 creating and managing online sales accounts, the company magazine and book library and undertaking research tasks. House and dog sitting for between 12 to 20 weeks per year at the Directors home when the Directors are travelling. Drive the Financial Director locally as required due to a health condition. Previous experience in an administrative or personal assistant role is preferred. Must love dogs - caring for four dogs (all Cairn Terriers) is an essential part of this role. Driving licence. Computer skills - Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint. Competency using online tools for research/information. Willing to travel anywhere worldwide at short notice (only of rare occasions). Ad hoc tasks as required to support the needs of the business. 1 day Birthday Holiday. ~ Company pension (NEST). ~ Parking on site. ~ Two company socials per year (Winter & Summer) - normally in Farnham and Gosport/Southampton. ~ Potential to 'bring your dog' to work as agreed with MD/FD. The gardener brings their dog to work (full size greyhound). ~ 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. 40 hour working week with flexibility. Additional Responsibilities - House and Dog Sitting This involves living in the Directors house, feeding, walking, and caring for the dogs, looking after the house (aided by the gardeners and weekly cleaner) keeping it clean and tidy. It is important that the person engages with the dogs and stays in with them during the evenings and be happy to walk them daily. At weekends the individual is not expected to work in the office but is free to enjoy their normal life but 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.