Job Title: Personal Assistant to Lord Irwin
Location: Garrowby Hall, York
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: 38.75 per week – Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm with 45 minutes for lunch. It will at times be necessary to work outside these hours to properly fulfil the role, for which time off will be given in lieu.
Garrowby Estate is a traditional agricultural estate extending to 13,250 acres, located 13 miles east of York.
Lord Irwin is looking to employ a unique individual for the long term.
The Estate:
- Two principal houses
- 40 let farms
- 750 acre in-hand farm
- Stud farm
- 1140 acres of forestry
- 140 let houses and cottages
- Various commercial properties including a village pub
The Role:
The successful applicant will provide secretarial, administrative and management support for Lord Irwin’s personal and business interests.
This will involve organising certain aspects of his daily life and that of his three children (5-11y/o) and will extend to the family’s business interests which include farming, shooting and property. A substantial part of the role will involve the running of Garrowby Hall alongside its housekeeping and maintenance staff.
The Candidate:
- You will be an efficient and organised self-starter, with an ability to prioritise and a keen attention to detail.
- You will be adaptable and flexible as the job is wide-ranging.
- You will be a discreet, flexible and confident individual capable of managing others.
- You will be IT-literate with an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
- You will be able to prepare and manage financial budgets.
- You must have excellent interpersonal skills to assist the smooth running of the household and to manage staff relationships.
- As the role is based at Garrowby Hall, it will be necessary to feel relaxed in a small, rural community. You will have a full UK driving licence.
Extra Info/ Benefits:
- 29 days including Bank Holidays.
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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Admin Assistant, Receptionist, Administration, Admin, Business Support, Support Officer, Business Officer, Administration Executive, Administration Officer, Admin Officer, Customer Service, Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Senior PA, Executive PA, EA, Executive Assistant may also be considered for this role.
