PA/Estate Manager – Newmarket, Suffolk REF 1260

Full Time experienced Private PA/Estate Manager required for private country Estate located approx 5 minutes from Newmarket, Suffolk.

This is a Monday to Friday position and we are looking for a polite, well presented person with previous private PA experience to join the team on this beautiful Estate.

The Position:

Office Based 5 days per week
Assist the principal with any personal requests which may include administrative, purchasing, correspondence
Full management of Estate rental property portfolio
Organise property repairs and liaise with contractors (builders, plumbers and other trades)
Organise and instruct required safety certificates
Maintain accurate records
High attention to detail
Proactively manage diaries, scheduling meetings and travel
Day to day office management
Liaising with the wider team (Accountant/Land Agent/Gardeners/Maintenance team/Gamekeeper)
Assist in planning estate events
Any other tasks that fall within the remit of the post

Person Specification:

Excellent organisational skills, ability to multi-task, organise others and work on own initiative and with limited supervision
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to fit the role’s needs
Confident with IT and online communication systems (the office uses Mac’s)
Trustworthiness to manage sensitive and confidential information
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to meeting deadlines
Ability to filter information and assess priorities
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships at all levels
Ability to think ahead and anticipate needs before they arise
Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters
Previous PA experience required
Due to location, driver essential
24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Nest Pension
Generous salary offered

The successful person will be required to provide fully checkable references.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997