Job Description

Salary:

Up to 36,000 per annum for the right candidate

About the Role

An award-winning female CEO 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.

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 Hours

Hours:

40 hours per week (flexible for the right candidate)

Days:

Primarily Monday to Friday, however, there will be the requirement for flexibility around some evening & weekends in peak season

Salary:

Up to 36,000 per annum for the right candidate

Location:

Lincoln HQ, with scope for hybrid working

Benefits:

Generous staff discounts, company events, & a vibrant team culture

Key Responsibilities

Office Management & HR Administration

Oversee daily operations across both sites & offices, liaising with service providers i.e. mobile phones, IT, to ensure efficiency & high standards are met. Coordinate HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, training, inductions, uniforms, & staff records. Manage site appearance, health & safety, maintenance, & callouts. 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. Assist with order allocation & dispatch of dresses during peak seasons, working with the Operations Manager. Project Management

Executive & PA Support

Act as the first point of contact & trusted gatekeeper for the CEO. Manage an ever-changing diary with precision & foresight. Arrange complex 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

Manage CEO personal administration including purchasing, expenses, contracts & supplier coordination for the CEO. Handle personal administration with the highest level of discretion & care.

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

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Red Carpet Ready are the multi-award-winning UK's Largest Dress Specialists, situated in their 1m shopping venue & HQ, 8 minutes from Lincoln City Centre, UK Finalists for Employer of the Year 2024 & 2025, winners of Best Business 2022, Businessperson of the Year 2023, the Women in Business Awards, Prom Queen on Channel 5 & named as one of the UK's Top 100 fastest growing female-led companies in 2023. We are one of the best-paying companies in the Lincoln area & there are many opportunities for ongoing promotion.

The company continues to expand at a rapid rate - we are searching for our next talent to drive the company forward. Red Carpet Ready is a very fast paced environment, so delivering results to tight deadlines is essential.

Our culture is fast-paced, ambitious, & supportive. We work hard, achieve big, & celebrate success together.

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.

CLOSING DATE, APPLICATION PROCESS & TIMELINE

Monday 6th October -

application deadline

Monday 20th October -

if you have not been contacted by this date, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.

Stages:

Initial selection from applications 15-30 minute interview via Microsoft Teams Online knowledge-based skills test In person interviews at Red Carpet Ready Shopping Venue & role specific tests to be completed. Final selection & offer made if right candidate found
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Flexitime Free parking On-site parking Store discount Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:

Lincoln LN4 1PY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

office management or PA: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lincoln LN4 1PY