Personal Assistant

Poppy Lane Placements Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts facility in the UK is looking for a highly organised Personal Assistant to support the Directors. This role involves managing both business and personal affairs, including coordinating schedules, travel arrangements, and confidential communications. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in a PA role within a creative environment, be discreet, professional, and possess excellent references. The position offers a salary of £40,000 - £50,000 gross per annum.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience working in a PA role in a creative environment.
• Highly discreet and professional.
• Excellent contactable references.

Responsibilities

• Support the Directors in managing business and personal affairs.
• Coordinate diaries, travel, and communications.
• Handle personal arrangements including household and staff management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Discretion

Adaptability

Communication

Job description

Role: Personal Assistant

Days: Monday – Friday

Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Location: Nr Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 gross per annum

Start: Flexible

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to support the Directors of a world-class multidisciplinary arts facility near Chipping Norton. The studio produces internationally acclaimed work across music, fine art, film and TV, technology, ballet, and fashion.

This is a dynamic and fast-paced role suited to someone who is discreet, professional, and thrives in a creative setting. The PA will manage both business and personal affairs, ensuring seamless coordination of diaries, travel, and communications while maintaining absolute confidentiality. You’ll coordinate meetings and often act as the first point of contact for a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

You will also handle personal arrangements for the Directors from household and staff management, events, paying invoices, booking appointments and reservations along with ensuring the studio operates smoothly day to day.

The successful candidate will be confident, adaptable, and calm under pressure when things can change at the last minute. You must be comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with a small, dedicated team.

To be considered for this role you must;

• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Have a valid passport Have excellent contactable references
• Have 5+ years experience working in a PA role in a creative environment
• Be highly discreet and professional