Personal Assistant
We are seeking a highly capable, experienced and dependable Personal Assistant to support the owners of a well-established company. This is a pivotal role requiring discretion, initiative and the ability to manage a broad range of personal, financial and administrative responsibilities across multiple properties and business interests. Newton Aycliffe Full Time
The Danesmoor Group is a long-established, family-owned business at the forefront of the UK kitchen, bedroom and interiors industry. With a heritage spanning more than a century, the group has grown into a respected and influential name, combining craftsmanship, design expertise and large-scale manufacturing to deliver high-quality products across both trade and retail markets.
The Danesmoor Group retains the values of a close-knit, family-run organisation. There is a strong emphasis on trust, long-term relationships and doing things properly. Employees are part of a collaborative and supportive environment where high standards are matched by a genuine appreciation for the people behind the work.
For those joining the business, it offers the opportunity to be part of a well-established yet forward-thinking company, where your contribution is recognised and where you can play a meaningful role in shaping both day-to-day operations and long-term success.
Overview
We are seeking a highly capable, experienced and dependable Personal Assistant to support the owners of a well-established company. This is a pivotal role requiring discretion, initiative and the ability to manage a broad range of personal, financial and administrative responsibilities across multiple properties and business interests.
Your support will be highly valued and you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of both personal and business affairs.
This role offers the opportunity to become a trusted right-hand to the owners, with meaningful involvement across both personal and business operations. Your contribution will be genuinely appreciated, and you will be an integral part of a fast-moving, design-led company.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure all utility bills are monitored and paid on time.
- Manage and maintain household accounts with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Process and handle ad hoc invoices efficiently.
- Oversee administrative coordination for multiple properties across the UK, South Africa, and Switzerland.
- Act as a key point of contact for property staff, managing communication, coordination and issue resolution.
- Liaise with maintenance teams, contractors and service providers to ensure properties are well managed.
- Respond to emergency out-of-hours calls when required.
- Assist with and coordinate tax returns in collaboration with relevant professionals.
- Pay invoices and support with the planning and organisation of event days.
- Arrange personal travel and business travel for managers, agency partners and wider teams, including detailed itineraries.
- Handle highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Support sustainability reporting and tracking initiatives.
- Liaise regularly with the finance team to ensure alignment and accuracy.
- Deal with any miscellaneous tasks.
Key Requirements
- Proven experience in a Personal Assistant or similar high-responsibility role.
- Strong financial and administrative management skills.
- Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
- Confident communicator, able to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including property staff.
- High level of discretion, tact and diplomacy when handling sensitive information.
- Ability to remain calm, level-headed and effective under pressure.
- A proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities.
- Open, honest and trustworthy approach to work.
- Commercial awareness and mindfulness of expenses.
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday (on-site)
- Flexibility required, including occasional out-of-hours support
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