Personal Assistant in Reading

Personal Assistant in Reading

Reading Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) Working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support the Founder with admin tasks, project coordination, and business growth.
  • Company: Join a thriving beauty and personal care business with a dynamic culture.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, fully remote work, and career development opportunities.
  • Other info: Work in a fast-paced environment with exciting challenges every day.
  • Why this job: Be at the heart of a growing business and make a real impact.
  • Qualifications: Experience as a Personal Assistant or similar role, with strong organisational skills.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

Personal Assistant / Business Assistant – Beauty & Personal Care

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced

Personal Assistant / Business Assistant to join a successful and growing business within the beauty, cosmetics and personal care sector .

This is a newly created role working directly with the

Founder of the business , providing high-level administrative, organisational and operational support to help drive continued growth and success.

The ideal candidate will be based in

Manchester , however this is a fully remote position and applications are welcomed from candidates based anywhere in the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is highly organised, commercially minded and enjoys working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities

  • Founder Support & Business Operations
  • Provide direct support to the Founder, helping manage priorities, workload and business activities.
  • Act as a trusted partner to the Founder, ensuring key tasks, projects and deadlines are effectively managed.
  • Manage diaries, meetings, appointments and schedules.
  • Prepare agendas, meeting notes and follow-up actions.
  • Support the coordination of business projects and initiatives.
  • Assist with day-to-day business operations to ensure everything runs smoothly.
  • Administrative & Organisational Support
  • Manage emails, correspondence and communications on behalf of the Founder.
  • Organise internal and external meetings, calls and appointments.
  • Prepare presentations, reports, documents and business updates.
  • Maintain accurate records and support business administration processes.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements, events and key business activities where required.
  • Ensure deadlines and priorities are tracked and delivered.
  • Business Growth Support
  • Support the Founder with the continued growth and development of the business.
  • Assist with research, planning and preparation for new opportunities.
  • Help coordinate relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders.
  • Support marketing, commercial and operational activities as the business continues to scale.
  • Contribute ideas and solutions to improve efficiency and business processes.
  • Client & Stakeholder Management
  • Support communication with clients, partners and external contacts.
  • Help maintain strong professional relationships.
  • Ensure actions and follow-ups are completed efficiently.
  • Represent the business professionally when communicating with stakeholders.
  • Coordinate and schedule calendar appointments
  • Manage all incoming and outgoing communications
  • Schedule travel
  • Planning events

About You

We are looking for a proactive, organised and ambitious individual who enjoys being at the centre of a growing business.

You will have

  • Previous experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Business Assistant, Operations Assistant or similar role.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • A proactive approach with the ability to work independently.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take ownership.
  • Experience supporting founders, entrepreneurs or senior leadership teams would be highly advantageous.

Experience Required

  • Experience working in a fast-paced business environment.
  • Strong administrative and organisational background.
  • Comfortable working remotely and managing your own workload.
  • Experience within beauty, cosmetics, personal care, FMCG or a consumer-facing business would be beneficial.
  • Ability to build strong relationships and work with discretion and professionalism.
  • What’s on Offer
  • Fully remote working opportunity.
  • Competitive salary package.
  • Opportunity to work directly with the Founder of a successful and growing business.
  • Exposure to the beauty, cosmetics and personal care industry.
  • A varied role with significant responsibility and opportunity for development.
  • The chance to make a real impact within an ambitious and expanding organisation.

If you are an organised, driven and commercially minded Personal Assistant / Business Assistant looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for a range of activities which will assist this organization's leadership.

In this position, you should feel comfortable coordinating calendar appointments, managing communications, and planning events, as necessary.

Personal Assistant in Reading employer: Decruz Search

As a Beauty Consultant and Ambassador in London, you will join a dynamic team that values passion and expertise in luxury beauty. Our company fosters a vibrant work culture where employee growth is encouraged through continuous training and development opportunities, ensuring you stay at the forefront of the industry. With competitive salaries and the chance to represent prestigious brands in high-end retail environments, this role offers a rewarding career path for those who are dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences.

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Contact Details:

Decruz Search Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Personal Assistant in Reading

Organisational Skills
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Problem-Solving Skills
Proactive Approach