PA to Managing Director

Soane Britain; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Birthday leave

Healthcare benefits

Pension contributions

Enhanced long-service rewards

Job summary

Soane Britain is seeking an exceptional PA to support the Managing Director in a fast-growing owner-managed business. You will collaborate closely with the EA to Directors across manufacturing, sales, marketing, events, HR and finance.

We look for a highly organised, detail-focused professional who can work independently or as part of a team, with discretion and a keen interest in art and design. Generous benefits package awaits.

Qualifications

• PA or admin experience, at least 2 years.
• A secretarial qualification would be advantageous.
• Highly organised, process driven and resourceful.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Discretion and a sense of confidentiality.
• Interest in art and design would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the MD's diary and ensure efficient use of time.
• Arrange internal and external meetings and client dinners.
• Coordinate travel (flight, hotel, train) and expense claims.
• Prepare trip itineraries and board papers as required.
• Track requests from MD to reports and follow up.
• Support ExCo meetings with note taking and logistics.
• Assist with ad-hoc personal admin and events.

Skills

Organised

Discretion

Team player

Independent worker

Education

Secretarial qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly organised and resourceful PA to work at the heart of Soane Britain, supporting the Managing Director and gaining exposure to every aspect of our business. You will join a growing, passionate team dedicated to championing British craftsmanship and preserving traditional skills. In return, we offer a competitive benefits package including generous holiday entitlement, birthday leave, healthcare benefits, pension contributions and enhanced long-service rewards.

Company Overview:

With an uncompromising commitment both to British manufacturing and to our customers worldwide, Soane’s mission is to design and make enduring and life-enhancing furniture, lighting, fabrics, and wallpapers. By working with a network of the finest craftspeople in Britain, we preserve traditional skills and nurture them for future generations.

As well as working with independent craft workshops across Britain, we have developed our own substantial in-house manufacturing operations in Leicester and the South of England. We have thriving showrooms in London and New York where our passionate and committed team champions exceptional British craftsmanship.

For more information, please visit www.soane.com and join our social media platforms Pinterest and Instagram.

Purpose of the Position:

We are seeking an exceptional candidate to take up this new role in our fast-growing, owner-managed business. Supporting our Managing Director and working closely alongside the EA to the Directors you will be involved in all aspects of our business from manufacturing, sales and marketing to events, HR and finance. The successful candidate will be highly organised with excellent attention to detail. Hard-working, resourceful and a strong team player your assistance will deliver demonstrable improvements to the smooth running of the business.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Diary and management to ensure smooth running of day and efficient use of time
• Arranging meetings (internal & external) and client dinners in collaboration with other members of the team
• Travel arrangements (flight, hotel, train, currency) & process mileage & ad hoc expense claims
• Prepare trip itineraries
• Keep track of requests from MD to direct reports/team and follow up where appropriate
• Board meeting arrangements & basic assistance with board paper preparation
• Organising ExCo Strategy days
• Taking notes at bi-monthly ExCo meetings
• Assistance with ad-hoc personal admin
• Ad-hoc involvement in organisation of other company events
• The holder of this role will work closely alongside the EA to the Directors

Qualifications for the Position

• Excellent Microsoft office skills
• PA or admin experience, at least 2 years
• A secretarial qualification would be advantageous
• Highly organised, process driven and resourceful
• Proven ability to be able to work independently and also as part of a team
• Discretion and a sense of confidentiality
• Whilst this role will focus on the business side of the company, an interest in art and design would be an advantage