Personal Assistant

Skipton, Yorkshire
Lucy Walker Recruitment

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Personal Assistant to support a businessman, based on a private estate near Skipton. The role focuses on enabling the him to maximise time and productivity through high-quality diary management, administrative support, and coordination across personal, business, and property matters.

This is a trusted and varied position offering a high level of autonomy, suited to someone who is professional, discreet, and confident working independently. You will work as part of a small, established team, supporting the smooth running of the individual’s affairs and associated properties.

Key Responsibilities:

Diary & Coordination

• Prioritise diaries, appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements
• Coordinate meetings and ensure actions are followed up efficiently

Accounts & Financial Administration

• Assist with payroll administration
• Process invoices, expenses, and receipts
• Reconcile bank and cash statements

Administrative & Office Support

• Prepare, manage, scan, and distribute documentation
• Maintain contracts, records, and filing systems
• Support general office coordination and purchasing where required

Personal & Lifestyle Support

• Manage personal appointments
• Support coordination of private and social engagements alongside an existing PA

Gatekeeping & Liaison

• Act as a key point of contact for internal staff and external professional contacts
• Manage enquiries with discretion and sound judgement

Estate & Property Support

• Liaise with land agents, tenant farmers, and contractors
• Assist with land contracts, maintenance schedules, and procurement
• Support the administration and upkeep of additional UK and overseas residences

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant, Office Manager, Secretary or similar trusted support role
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• High level of discretion and confidence handling sensitive information
• Sound numerical skills with basic bookkeeping or accounts experience
• Comfortable using a range of IT systems and adapting to new tools

Personal Attributes

• Professional, calm, and self-sufficient
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Flexible, adaptable, and proactive
• Comfortable working within a close-knit team while maintaining confidentiality

This role would suit a career PA seeking a long-term, trusted position within a private environment, offering variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to build a strong working relationship with the businessman.

Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we are unable to respond to each one. If you have not heard from us within 7 days then you have been unsuccessful.