Executive Assistant

Spider Web Recruitment Ltd; Norwich; 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 full administrative support to the Estate Manager and Farm Manager. This full-time role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have experience supporting senior managers and familiarity with rural business operations. An excellent benefits package is included.

Benefits

23 days annual leave

Excellent non-contributory pension

Flexible leave options

Wellbeing initiatives

Discounts at estate shops

Complimentary admission tickets

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior managers in a similar role is required.
• A full UK driving licence is mandatory.
• Desirable experience in estate management, agriculture or rural business operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to the Estate and Farm Managers.
• Manage diaries and plan meetings effectively.
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and minutes.
• Maintain office systems and ensure administrative efficiency.

Skills

Proactive

Organisation

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Tools

Landapp

KeyPrime

Job description

Rural Executive Assistant – Spider

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.

Package

• 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

Role Overview

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

• 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 advisers
• 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.

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Additional keywords: Rural Executive Assistant, Estate Administration, Estate Management, Farm Administration, Project Coordination, Diary Management, Compliance Support, Biodiversity and Conservation, Agricultural Operations, Rural Business Operations, Secretarial Support, Administrative Assistant, Estate Software, Landapp, KeyPrime.

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