At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a busy family with personal and business admin tasks while managing board meeting logistics.
- Company: Join a leading independent leisure and beverage company in beautiful Cornwall.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £60k plus benefits, with opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Ideal for those relocating to Cornwall, blending work and community in a vibrant setting.
- Why this job: Be the right-hand person to executives and make a real impact in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 5+ years as an executive assistant, with strong organisational and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
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 EA in a similar dynamic company.
The role would suit an experienced Business and Private EA, 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 EA duties:
- You will become a key business partner for the family, providing a confidential and discreet feedback mechanism.
- Approximately 60-70% of your time will be taken up with personal/private admin requests, including travel and accommodation, project managing building works, liaising with external contractors, and ensuring all details are properly covered.
- Must be totally discreet, confidential, and become a trusted, proactive partner.
- 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, and 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.
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.
- Able to deal with stressful situations and high workload effectively.
- Ideal but not mandatory - Degree in Business, or a related field.
Private / Business 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
