Personal Assistant to Managing Director - Crawley

BaxterStorey; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a Personal Assistant to the Managing Director in Crawley. The role requires exceptional communication and organisational skills along with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Join a supportive team committed to developing your skills and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

28 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Birthday additional holiday

3 days volunteering days

Pension and life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Bespoke development training

Discounts available from the HAPI app

Access to employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• You love creating order and pride yourself on accuracy.
• You can handle a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• You're confident and clear, both in writing and speaking.
• You understand the importance of confidentiality.
• You bring warmth, kindness, inclusion and enthusiasm to your work.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, coordinate meetings, field questions.
• Anticipate needs and plan proactively to ensure priorities are met.
• Handle emails, draft correspondence, and act as a liaison.
• Assist in organising events, from small gatherings to larger functions.
• Research topics, and assist with personal projects as needed.

Skills

Organised

Detail-oriented

Great communicator

Discreet

Positive attitude

Job description

Personal Assistant to Managing Director - Crawley

Company Description

Title: Personal Assistant to MD/ Regional Operations Coordinator

Salary: 30k

Location: South East

Benefits:

• 28 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Birthday additional holiday.
• 3 days volunteering days.
• 3 days grandparent leave.
• 24 weeks of enhanced maternity leave.
• Secondary career leave.
• Wedding/commitment day leave.
• Free meals on shift.
• Bespoke development training.
• Pension and life insurance.
• Discounts available from the HAPI app, from high street shops to holidays & cinemas.
• Wellbeing hub.
• Access to employee assistance programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Are you a proactive, organised, and personable individual who loves helping others stay on top of their busy lives? Do you thrive in a role where no two days are the same? How would it feel to have your efforts make a meaningful and impactful difference? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Here at BaxterStorey we currently have an exciting opportunity for a talented PA/Regional Coordinator to support our Managing Director with a client portfolio traversing the South East (Sussex, Gatwick, Brighton) As the PA, you'll possess exceptional communication skills, be proactively organised and demonstrate a commitment to confidentiality and discretion while managing diverse responsibilities. For the Regional Coordinator aspect of the role, there will be travel required to a number of client locations in the region.

We believe that it is our people that set us apart, that's why as a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves

As a member of the BaxterStorey family, you will have access to a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. Investing in your development and provide ongoing training to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role whilst being dedicated to ensuring your work-life balance thus enabling you to pursue your passion for hospitality while also taking care of yourself.

Job Description

• Be the go-to person: Manage calendars, coordinate meetings, field questions and responses
• Stay ahead of the game: Anticipate needs and plan proactively to ensure priorities are met.
• Communication wizard: Handle emails, draft correspondence, and act as a liaison between all internal teams
• Event planning: Assist in organising events, from small team gatherings to larger-scale internal and client functions
• Personal support: Research topics, and assist with personal projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Organised and detail-oriented: You love creating order and pride yourself on accuracy.
• Flexible and adaptable: You can handle a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Great communicator: You're confident and clear, both in writing and speaking.
• Discreet and trustworthy: You understand the importance of confidentiality
• A positive attitude: You bring warmth, kindness, inclusion and enthusiasm to your work.

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that's an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team's careers. 'Better' is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don't meet all requirements, we like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

And to support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ED&I (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) ambition to 'set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality'.