At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a dynamic family business as an Executive Assistant, managing both personal and professional duties.
- Company: Join a leading independent leisure and beverage company in beautiful Cornwall.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £60k plus excellent benefits and a vibrant work culture.
- Other info: Ideal for those relocating to Cornwall, offering a unique blend of family and business dynamics.
- Why this job: Be the right-hand person to executive directors and make a real impact in a growing company.
- Qualifications: Minimum 5 years experience in executive/private assistant roles with strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
Looking to relocate? Recently relocated, this could be the role for you! We are currently recruiting for a fantastic company based in Cornwall (Newquay/Truro area) looking for someone who has relocated from London recently or is looking to relocate to Cornwall long term and has worked as an Executive Assistant in a family run business.
The role would suit an experienced Business and Private Executive Assistant, someone keen to join a leading independent leisure and beverage company with a growing portfolio of award-winning products. Alongside their production business, they operate a dynamic and diverse chain of hospitality venues that celebrate community, craft, and exceptional experiences. They are a company of 250 staff with over 100,000 visitors per year and growing rapidly.
They are seeking a passionate, detailed and creative Executive Assistant to help the family operate more effectively, supporting with both private and business duties.
Key Executive Assistant duties:
- You will become a key business partner for the family, providing a confidential and discreet feedback mechanism.
- Fully immerse yourself into the business, understanding the people, processes, problems, and opportunities.
- Become the 'right hand person’ to the executive directors - follow through actions, hold people to account, pre-empt the next move.
- Manage board meeting admin, prep, compliance etc.
- As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, demonstrate strong leadership, embody their values, and help positively influence and steer the overall culture of the business.
- Organise and attend board meetings.
- Any other activity/task as and when requested by the Directors.
Personal Assistant:
- The family is diverse and busy, the duties will be varied from travel and accommodation to project managing building works, liaising with external contractors and ensuring all detail is properly covered.
- Must be totally discreet, confidential and become a trusted, proactive partner.
- Family businesses often blur the lines between 'family’ and 'business’, so they need someone who can span both areas seamlessly.
Key skills and work experience:
- 5 years minimum experience in executive/private personal assistant roles.
- Family business experience.
- Proven ability to maintain discretion and judgment in handling confidential or sensitive matters.
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with a proactive mindset and attention to detail.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Comfortable in a dynamic environment that blends professional and personal boundaries.
- Can deal with stressful situations and high workload effectively.
- Ideal but not mandatory - Degree in Business, or a related field.
Cornwall - Executive Assistant employer: Ferreira Young Recruitment
Join a dynamic and innovative team in London, where you'll be empowered to take on meaningful responsibilities from day one. As a privately funded organisation at the forefront of financial services and technology, we offer a collaborative work culture that fosters personal and professional growth, alongside competitive benefits and a bonus structure. With exposure to influential stakeholders and a start-up mentality, this is an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates eager to make an impact in the fintech sector.
Contact Details:
Ferreira Young Recruitment Recruitment Team
