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. We are winners of UK Employer of the Year 2025, Most Inspiring Businesswoman 2025, Best Business 2022, Businessperson of the Year 2023, the Women in Business Awards & Prom Queen on Channel 5. We were also 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

Friday 31st October

- application deadline

Friday 7th November

- 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