Private / Business Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant - Private/Business

Cornwall - Rural area so must be able to drive

5 days working in office (Mon to Fri) with occasional weekend and out of hours work

Paying up to £60k + bens

We are currently recruiting for a fantastic company based in Cornwall (Newquay/Truro area) Looking for someone who has relocated from London recently or is looking to relocate to Cornwall long term and has worked as an EA in a similar dynamic company.

The role would suit an experienced Business and Private EA, someone keen to join a leading independent, leisure and beverage company with a growing portfolio of award-winning products. Alongside their production business, they operate a dynamic and diverse chain of hospitality venues that celebrate community, craft, and exceptional experiences. They are a company of 250 staff with over 100,000 visitors per year and growing rapidly.

They are seeking a passionate, detailed and creative Executive Assistant to help the family operate more effectively, supporting with both private and business duties.

Key EA duties:

You will become a key business partner for the family. Turning stones and getting immersed in the business, providing a confidential and discreet feedback mechanism.

Personal Assistant

• The family is diverse and busy, they anticipate approximately 60-70% of your time being taken up with personal/private admin requests, this will be varied from travel and accommodation to project managing building works, liaising with external contractors and ensuring all detail is properly covered.
• Must be totally discreet, confidential and become a trusted, proactive partner
• Family businesses often blur the lines between 'family’ and 'business’, so they need someone who can span both areas seemlessly

Executive Assistant

• Fully immerse self into business. Understand the people, the processes, the problems and the opportunities
• Become 'right hand person’ to the executive directors - follow through actions, hold people to account, pre-empt the next move
• Manage board meeting admin, prep, compliance etc

Senior Leadership Team

• As a key member of the SLT, to demonstrate strong leadership, to embody their values and help positively influence and steer the overall culture of the business
• You will organise and attend board meetings
• Any other activity/task as and when requested by the Directors.

Key skills and work experience:

• 5 years min experience in executive/private personal assistant roles
• Family business experience
• Proven ability to maintain discretion and judgment in handling confidential or sensitive matters.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with a proactive mindset and attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable in a dynamic environment that blends professional and personal boundaries.
• Can deal with stressful situations and high workload effectively
• Ideal but not mandatory - Degree in Business, or a related field