Personal Assistant

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