Personal Assistant

**Job Title**:Personal Assistant / PA

**Location**:Guildford

**Salary**: Up to £35k per annum

**Job type**:Full Time - Permanent. Flexitime - 40 hours

The company follows director Jake Catling's lead-by-example presence and bold go-getting attitude. Jake individually, and TLC are award-winning; From Pro Landscaper's '30 under 30' to Gold medals at Chelsea Flower Show. Demonstrating the company's drive, ambition, and precision craftsmanship.

Jake maintains a traditional approach alongside his contemporary skill set, to positively contribute to the wider industry as a whole. His personal method and desire to give back and develop a thriving community for staff members, designers, contractors, and clients alike. Everyone involved in the process becomes part of the TLC community.

Jake is also a Director of Bali; the industry's leading trade association and believes in helping the industry as a whole.

We are looking for proactive staff members who are passionate about what they do in life and at work.

**What you'll do**:

- Organise and manage the Director's diary, setting meetings and reminders
- Assisting the Director in all his daily tasks
- Assisting in implementing and maintaining systems
- Booking and arranging Director's travel
- Assisting in the office in a professional manner and enhancing the company image at all times
- Ensuring incoming and outgoing messages are recorded and conveyed accurately.
- Meeting preparation, taking minutes and subsequently distributing to all participants
- Maintaining relationships with client contacts and other stakeholder organisation representatives
- Managing databases and filing systems
- Light financial administration- lease hire arrangements -insurance etc
- Liaising with suppliers and off-site members of the team
- Supervise the organisation and coordination of events as requested
- To assist, if necessary, with drafting and organising publicity material and arrange any other promotional activities.
- Assist with marketing & recruitment when required.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties as required to achieve the job objective
- To remain at all times discreet and diplomatic and to maintain the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality
- Personal diary organisation
- Managing employee schedules and potential conflicts
- Taking inventory of office supplies and order more if needed
- Helping establish and maintain office procedures
- Assisting senior management team when needed
- Supporting with staff recruitment & induction

**Your Key Attributes**:

- Proficient in Word, Excel and Google Drive
- Self-motivated
- Positive
- Confident
- Organised
- Enthusiastic
- Flexible & adaptable
- Good communicator
- Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Negotiation skills

**The rewards**
- 28 days annual leave ( inc public holidays)
- Flexitime working hours
- Ongoing training and development
- Opportunities for external training
- Be part of an ambitious, fun, and award-winning team
- Pension scheme
- Quarterly Social Evenings
- Company Bonus Scheme

**A bit about us**

The Landscaping Consultants is a modern, residential landscaping contractor with a difference. Our forward-thinking approach and lead-by- example ethos mean we stay ahead of the curve.

Utilising the latest technology, machinery and management, combined with our extensive expertise, we offer a professional, tailored approach to each of our client projects. Delivering award-winning, beautiful gardens and outdoor spaces with precision and that all-important TLC

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