Personal Assistant in Newton Aycliffe

We are seeking a highly capable, experienced and dependable Personal Assistant to support the owners of a well-established company. This is a pivotal role requiring discretion, initiative and the ability to manage a broad range of personal, financial and administrative responsibilities across multiple properties and business interests.

The Danesmoor Group is a long-established, family-owned business at the forefront of the UK kitchen, bedroom and interiors industry. With a heritage spanning more than a century, the group has grown into a respected and influential name, combining craftsmanship, design expertise and large-scale manufacturing to deliver high-quality products across both trade and retail markets. The Danesmoor Group retains the values of a close-knit, family-run organisation. There is a strong emphasis on trust, long-term relationships and doing things properly. Employees are part of a collaborative and supportive environment where high standards are matched by a genuine appreciation for the people behind the work.

For those joining the business, it offers the opportunity to be part of a well-established yet forward-thinking company, where your contribution is recognised and where you can play a meaningful role in shaping both day-to-day operations and long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all utility bills are monitored and paid on time.
• Manage and maintain household accounts with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Process and handle ad hoc invoices efficiently.
• Oversee administrative coordination for multiple properties across the UK, South Africa, and Switzerland.
• Act as a key point of contact for property staff, managing communication, coordination and issue resolution.
• Liaise with maintenance teams, contractors and service providers to ensure properties are well managed.
• Respond to emergency out-of-hours calls when required.
• Assist with and coordinate tax returns in collaboration with relevant professionals.
• Pay invoices and support with the planning and organisation of event days.
• Arrange personal travel and business travel for managers, agency partners and wider teams, including detailed itineraries.
• Handle highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Support sustainability reporting and tracking initiatives.
• Liaise regularly with the finance team to ensure alignment and accuracy.
• Deal with any miscellaneous tasks.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a Personal Assistant or similar high-responsibility role.
• Strong financial and administrative management skills.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Confident communicator, able to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including property staff.
• High level of discretion, tact and diplomacy when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to remain calm, level-headed and effective under pressure.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Open, honest and trustworthy approach to work.
• Commercial awareness and mindfulness of expenses.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday (on-site) Flexibility required, including occasional out-of-hours support.