PA/Estate Manager – Newmarket, Suffolk REF 1260

Position Filled
Posted on
February 20, 2023
Location
Newmarket, Suffolk
Job Type
Permanent / Full-time / Live out
Role
Private Household & Estate / Estate Office

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