Posted: 01/06/26
Recruiter: Red Carpet Ready
Reference: 3112193890
Type: Permanent
Salary: £37,000 Annual
Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Description: Personal Assistant to CEO & Office Manager (Full-Time or Part-Time Flexible Working Options)
Salary: full time: up to £37,000 per annum for the right candidate + £3k discretionary bonus scheme + option of paid overtime (part-time salary pro rata based on hours worked)
Option 1: ideally seeking a full-time candidate
Option 2: if we found the perfect candidate who could only work part time, we will consider part-time applicants (24-30 hrs per week). Primarily based at our Lincoln HQ but some flexibility to work from home. This role is being re-advertised after a previously selected candidate, for whom we agreed an extended three-month lead time before starting, withdrew prior to commencement due to unforeseen housing circumstances. The candidate had not started in the role.
About the Role The multi-award-winning female Founder & CEO of Red Carpet Ready, recently named Most Inspiring Businesswoman 2025, is seeking a highly capable & discreet Office Manager & Personal Assistant to provide seamless dynamic support across both her business & private life. This is a pivotal role for a proactive & high-calibre professional who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. The successful candidate must have strong organisational ability with discretion & care. Working as part of a thriving, multi-award-winning company, recently named UK Employer of the Year 2025, you will thrive on delivering results, managing multiple workload streams, working to important deadlines & meeting them consistently. This role demands someone who is savvy, sharp, & always on it, anticipating needs before they arise. Acting as a trusted confidante, you will bring initiative, foresight, & professionalism, anticipating needs before they arise & ensuring every detail is flawlessly executed.
Pay Package Overview & Working HoursHours: full time 40 hours per week. if we found the perfect candidate who could only work part time, we will consider part-time applicants (24-30 hrs per week).
Days: Primarily Monday to Friday
Salary:
- Full time: up to £37,000 per annum for the right candidate
- Discretionary bonus scheme up to £3k PA
- Plus, the option of pre-agreed paid overtime (extra income opportunity)
- Part time: salary will be calculated pro rata based on hours worked
Location: Lincoln HQ, with scope for hybrid working
Benefits: Generous staff discounts, company events, & a vibrant team culture
Key Responsibilities Executive & PA Support
- Assisting the CEO in her personal & business affairs, from simple to complex, & ever-changing workload & needs
- Manage a complex & ever-changing diary with precision & foresight.
- Arrange travel, visas, air miles & including complex UK & international itineraries.
- Research and compile information from briefs, producing clear, well-structured documents and presentations for CEO review.
- Provide discreet support for personal & social engagements.
- Run errands, source items, & fulfil ad-hoc requests efficiently & tactfully.
Household & Lifestyle Management
- All personal ordering, reconciliation of bank account spend, returns, Amex reconciliation, all working within a large budget.
- Manage CEO personal administration including purchasing, expenses, contracts & supplier coordination for the CEO.
Office Management & HR Administration
- Coordinate HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, training, inductions, uniforms, & staff records.
- Oversee company ordering, budgeting, supplies, P&L management, and communication across the business.
- Support rota planning, staff scheduling & team coordination.
- Organise & minute meetings, complex diary management & follow-up actions to ensure things happen.
- Plan & deliver company events.
Requirements We are seeking an exceptional, high-calibre individual who combines professionalism with a personable approach:
- Previous experience as a PA, EA, or Office Manager supporting a senior executive or high-profile individual.
- Impeccable organisational & time management skills, able to juggle competing priorities with ease.
- A confident & strong communicator, able to liaise effectively at all levels and make things happen across business functions.
- Proactive problem-solver who anticipates needs & takes ownership.
- Tech-savvy & confident across digital platforms & Microsoft Office
- Adaptable, calm under pressure, & able to thrive when plans change at short notice.
- Naturally discreet & trustworthy
- Accountable for ensuring tasks are completed on time & to the highest standard, with nothing overlooked.
- Approachable, personable, & professional - the right cultural fit is as important as skillset.
- Full UK Driving Licence
Additional Benefits
- 20% staff discount
- A focus on promotion & developing staff within the company, with a focus on career progression.
- Star of the Month Award
- Company trips
- Staff thank you & reward events
Location This role is primarily based at our Shopping Venue & HQ - Branston, Lincoln with the scope for some hybrid working.
INTERESTED? APPLY NOW! Please follow these guidelines carefully: Apply via Indeed or our website along with your CV and a covering letter. The cover letter MUST include why you would be suitable to join our award-winning team and why you believe you are perfect for this job and what interests you about Red Carpet Ready and the role
