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Position Overview

• Location: London Office (Holborn). In Office required, not a remote position.
• Schedule: Full time (Mon - Fri, 8 am to 4:30 pm).
• Salary: Starting from £32,000 PA.

PURSEOUL is the largest Korean cosmetic specialist in the UK. We work directly with some of Korea's top beauty brands to offer an extensive range of over 2000 skincare, makeup, hair and body products online and via our offline stores. Since 2019, we have been the go‑to destination for UK K‑Beauty enthusiasts online and offline, with 8K+ 5‑star Trustpilot reviews!

In this dynamic role, you will assist senior leadership and other stakeholders with scheduling, travel and day‑to‑day operations, while handling tasks that enhance productivity and maintain an organised, positive workspace. The ideal candidate will have previous PA experience, be able to hit the ground running and be extremely organised and confident, with a willingness to learn and aspiring to become an Executive Assistant (EA).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings and coordinate travel arrangements for multiple stakeholders.
• Act as the central point of contact: handle internal and external communications, manage inquiries and coordinate appointments.
• Oversee day‑to‑day office operations, maintaining a clean, organised and fully stocked environment.
• Liaise with suppliers and service providers: coordinate with vendors for office supplies, IT services and facility needs.
• Organise team events and meetings, supporting planning and execution including logistics and catering.
• Assist with general admin and documentation: record‑keeping, data entry and ad hoc tasks to streamline processes.
• Support employee onboarding: prepare new team members' workspaces, materials and ensure a smooth start.

Frequent Travel Expectations

Although based in Central London, candidates must be flexible for both international travel and on‑site work commitments, including regular overnight travel and short‑notice industry events or extended periods working from our West London warehouse.

Team Collaboration & Flexibility

As part of a small dynamic team, there will be occasional opportunities to assist with activities outside core responsibilities, such as store openings, team events or ad‑hoc projects. These tasks are optional but we value a collaborative spirit and willingness to support each other.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant, Office Coordinator or similar role, ideally in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with a proactive, problem‑solving mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Professionalism and discretion, especially with confidential information.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaborate effectively with various team members.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace and calendar management tools.
• Genuine interest in Korean beauty and skincare.

Perks & Benefits

• 20% employee discount across online and offline stores.
• Holiday allowance of 28 days pro‑rata.
• Comfy and casual dress code.
• Company pension scheme.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.

Due to the high volumes of applications, we are regrettably unable to personally reply to them all. Therefore, we will only contact successful applicants within a period of two weeks.

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