Executive Assistant

Protection Dogs Worldwide are market leading dog trainers who specialise in training the world’s best family protection dogs. After several years of continuous growth, we are now looking to expand our exclusive team once again with the addition of a Executive Assistant.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Executive Assistant to provide professional administration, organisation and management to support the main director. This role promises to be fast paced and varied requiring someone with immaculate organisation and attention to detail. We have a fantastic culture and career progression here and have become renowned as the world leader in our industry.

**Responsibilities**:

- Diary and workload management, including the creation of processes to allow for smooth running of calendars
- Processing and managing expenses
- Ensuring the directors/head trainers are fully prepared for all meetings
- Carrying out research and present findings when required
- Proactive follow up to clients
- Arranging travel including flights, hotel bookings, car parking etc
- Act as the first point of contact
- Handle confidential information with discretion

**About You**:

- It is essential that you have experience with dogs although knowledge is not required
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Excellent telephone manner and ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Strong Calendar management & effective organisational skills
- Excellent Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Proactive, co-operative and enthusiastic approach to responsibilities with an ability to make decisions

**What we offer in return**:
We offer a flexible and exciting working environment with the addition of working for the market leader in this industry. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including 28 days (incl bank holidays) holiday allowance, pension scheme, paid travel and expenses and regular bonus rewards.

**Salary**: From £32,000.00 per year + Sales incentives/Bonus

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £32,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Commission pay
- Performance bonus

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Brough HU15 1RQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Must be flexible and able to deal with international enquiries out of ours.

**Experience**:

- Personal assistant: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person