The Role
Personal Assistant to Nicola Harding – Founder & Creative Director. An opportunity to play a pivotal role in a leading interior design studio. Based in a stunning studio in London’s Queen’s Park, you will work directly with Nicola while also being part of the wider team. We are looking for an organised, self-starter who will make a positive contribution to our dynamic studio culture.
Job Title: Personal Assistant to Creative Director
Reports to: Creative Director
Responsibilities:
- Diary management – internal & external
- Logistics – inc. travel management
- Timesheets
- Expenses management – inc. card management
- Email management – summarise inbox, flag important messages, delegate to other team members where
possible, reply where possible. - Attend key internal and external meetings as required, take minutes and circulate to attendees.
- Personal admin
- Systems support & application management – eg. ensuring software is up to date & keep track of passwords.
Experience and Qualifications:
• IT literate is critical. Having experience working with Microsoft applications is important
• Experience working with a senior leader is important
• Passion for the creative sector is important
• Previous P.A. experience would be ideal
• Previous experience of working within an owner-led/family-run business would also be ideal
Key Skills
• Highly organised
• Able to build relationships quickly
• Reliable – dependable and trustworthy. You will be counted upon to handle sensitive information & maintain confidentiality
• Professional – sensitive and diplomatic. You will be relied on to maintain a high level of professionalism in interactions with clients & colluges, & diplomacy when handling sensitive situations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. You must be able to effectively convey information, express yourself clearly, and adapt your communication style to suit different situations
• Adaptable and flexible to change. You should enjoy a fast pace and not be fazed by evolving plans and last minute requests
• Excellent problem-solving abilities. You should be able to think critically, analyse situations, and find practical innotive solutions to challenges
• Proactive. You should have a flare for anticipating what is needed. Ideally identifing potential issues before they arise and proposing solutions
• Time management. You should be highly skilled at managing your time efficiently and prioritising tasks effectively. You should understand the importance deadlines and be able to juggle multiple responsibilities
Key Attributes
• Uses initiative
• Fast learner
• Adaptable and resilient
• Computer & technolgoy literate
• Highly motivated
• Tenacious
• Eye for detail
• Positive!
If you are interested in applying for the role, please send your CV together with cover letter and your salary expectations to careers@nicolaharding.com or use the form below.
