Job Title: Personal Assistant / PA
Location: Guildford
Salary: £32k per annum + Bonus Scheme
Job type: Full Time – Permanent. Flexitime – 40 hours
Jake Catling, Director of The Landscaping Consultants Ltd is searching for the right candidate to help him drive his company and vision for the landscaping industry forward.
The company follows director Jake Catling’s lead-by-example presence and bold go-getting attitude. Jake individually, and TLC are award-winning; From Pro Landscaper’s ’30 under 30′ to Gold medals at Chelsea Flower Show. Demonstrating the company’s drive, ambition, and precision craftsmanship.
Jake maintains a traditional approach alongside his contemporary skill set, to positively contribute to the wider industry as a whole. His personal method and desire to give back and develop a thriving community for staff members, designers, contractors, and clients alike. Everyone involved in the process becomes part of the TLC community.
Jake is also a Director of Bali; the industry’s leading trade association and believes in helping the industry as a whole.
Job Description:
We are looking for proactive staff members who are passionate about what they do in life and at work.
The ideal candidate will be extremely organised, articulate, and happy to assist when required. They will be able to think on their feet, come up with new ideas and make decisions when necessary. If you are energetic and have a strong desire to work in a fun, inclusive, and dynamic working environment, we are looking for you.
What you’ll do:
- Organise and manage the Director’s diary, setting meetings and reminders
- Assisting the Director in all his daily tasks
- Assisting in implementing and maintaining systems
- Booking and arranging Director’s travel
- Assisting in the office in a professional manner and enhancing the company image at all times
- Ensuring incoming and outgoing messages are recorded and conveyed accurately.
- Handling and responding to correspondence including phone calls, emails and letters
- Meeting preparation, taking minutes and subsequently distributing to all participants
- Maintaining relationships with client contacts and other stakeholder organisation representatives
- Managing databases and filing systems
- Light financial administration- lease hire arrangements -insurance etc
- Liaising with suppliers and off-site members of the team
- Supervise the organisation and coordination of events as requested
- To assist, if necessary, with drafting and organising publicity material and arrange any other promotional activities.
- Assist with marketing & recruitment when required.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties as required to achieve the job objective
- To remain at all times discreet and diplomatic and to maintain the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality
- Personal diary organisation
- Managing employee schedules and potential conflicts
- Taking inventory of office supplies and order more if needed
- Helping establish and maintain office procedures
- Assisting senior management team when needed
- Supporting with staff recruitment & induction
Your Key Attributes:
- Proficient in Word, Excel and Google Drive
- Self-motivated
- Positive
- Confident
- Organised
- Enthusiastic
- Flexible & adaptable
- Good communicator
- Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Negotiation skills
The rewards
- 28 days annual leave ( inc public holidays)
- Flexitime working hours
- Ongoing training and development
- Opportunities for external training
- Be part of an ambitious, fun, and award-winning team
- Pension scheme
- Quarterly Social Evenings
- Company Bonus Scheme
A bit about us
The Landscaping Consultants is a modern, residential landscaping contractor with a difference. Our forward-thinking approach and lead-by- example ethos mean we stay ahead of the curve.
Utilising the latest technology, machinery and management, combined with our extensive expertise, we offer a professional, tailored approach to each of our client projects. Delivering award-winning, beautiful gardens and outdoor spaces with precision and that all-important TLC
To apply, please note:
You must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Please note that if you do not receive a response within 14 days of submitting your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful, we thank you for your interest.
Please click the APPLY button to send your CV for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; PA, Personal Assistant, EA to Associate, PA to Associate, EA to Partner, PA to Partner, Office Assistant, Business Administrator, Executive Assistant, Business Assistant, will be considered for this role.
