Executive Assistant

Spider; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious rural estate in the UK is seeking a Rural Executive Assistant to provide vital support to the Estate and Farm Managers. This role involves providing administrative assistance, managing competing priorities, and ensuring efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting senior managers, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in IT. A full UK driving licence is necessary. A great benefits package is offered, including a competitive salary, pension, and flexible leave options.

Benefits

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent non-contributory pension

Flexible leave options

Discounts at estate shops and cafés

Complimentary admission for friends and family

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior managers in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and organised professional with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Estate and Farm Managers.
• Manage diaries and plan meetings efficiently.
• Prepare agendas and take meeting minutes accurately.
• Coordinate with estate departments for efficient operations.
• Assist with compliance activities and special projects.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Attention to detail

Tools

Landapp

KeyPrime

Job description

Rural Executive Assistant - Spider is advertising on behalf of a private rural estate who are seeking a Rural Executive Assistant to join their team, supporting the Estate and Farm Manager, on a full‑time, permanent basis in a beautiful countryside location north‑east of Kings Lynn.

About them

This prestigious rural estate spans thousands of hectares and encompasses diverse enterprises including residential, commercial, and agricultural buildings, forestry, visitor attractions, a sawmill, and farming operations. The estate is committed to sustainable land management, biodiversity, and environmental stewardship, providing a historic yet forward‑thinking workplace for its team.

Fantastic company package include

• Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Holiday: Enjoy 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) which increases with tenure.
• Pension: Excellent non‑contributory pension (8% during probation, rising to 15% upon successful completion)
• Other Benefits: Flexible leave options to support life priorities, including parental pay and leave; wellbeing initiatives; discounts at estate shops and cafés; complimentary admission tickets for friends and family; plus, many more exclusive employee perks

About the role

As a Rural Executive Assistant, you will provide vital administrative and secretarial support to both the Estate Manager and Farm Manager, assisting in the delivery of effective custodianship of the estate and its diverse rural enterprises. This is a hands‑on, multifaceted role requiring organisation, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced rural environment. Working hours for this role will be 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility required to meet the needs of the role.

Key Duties include

• Provide full administrative and secretarial support to the Estate Manager and Farm Manager, including mail handling, filing systems, travel arrangements, correspondence, and document preparation
• Manage diaries, plan meetings, and prioritise daily requests
• Prepare, collate, and distribute agendas, minutes, reports, presentations, and papers for meetings
• Attend meetings and produce accurate and succinct minutes, tracking action points and deliverables
• Liaise with estate departments to ensure smooth coordination and administrative efficiency
• Maintain office systems, including filing, archiving, and database management
• Collate data to assist in decision‑making, including forecasts and financial reports, liaising with accountants or external advisors
• Support compliance activities, including health & safety, farm assurance schemes, and environmental regulations
• Assist with special projects, capital purchases, audits, efficiency, or sustainability initiatives
• Support biodiversity, conservation, and educational programmes across the estate

Please note: Time will typically be split 50/50 between supporting the Estate Manager and Farm Manager.

About You

As a Rural Executive Assistant, you will be a proactive and organised professional with experience supporting senior managers. You will manage competing priorities with discretion, attention to detail, and have strong problem‑solving, communication, and IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook). A full UK driving licence is required. Desirable experience includes estate management, rural business operations, or agriculture, and familiarity with software such as Landapp, KeyPrime, and relevant rural portals.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Rural Executive Assistant position and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up‑to‑date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.