Varied PA role supporting a rising British designer

An amazing opportunity has arisen for an experienced PA to support an accomplished and rising British talent within the fashion world. Duties will cover business and private PA support as well as office management. You will be part of a small, diverse, driven and dynamic team, who may need support from time to time so it is essential this person is an approachable, flexible and calm character who can be a lynch pin to a small company. While an interest or experience in fashion is beneficial to an extent, crucial to this role is someone who is culturally inquisitive, has a passion for the arts and understands the value of wellbeing in today’s busy working world. The role will be incredibly varied and as well as helping with the fashion brand, you will also be involved in supporting this designer with other work commitments and projects, ensuring the studio is running smoothly and is beautifully presented at all times, and running personal errands for her as and when is needed. As a result, you must be prepared to roll up your sleeves and help out on all levels.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Complex diary management and international travel itineraries
• Detailed inbox management; organising and drafting emails
• Preparing presentations (knowledge of InDesign and Illustrator is a plus)
• Managing and processing expenses
• Copy writing and proofing content for the press and their PR team
• Office management duties: establishing good filing systems, document processes and company databases, ensuring the studio is tidy and fully stocked with office supplies and refreshments
• HR duties
• As hoc team support
• Organising team away days, workshops, celebrations and helping to promote a culture of wellbeing
• Personal errands: making reservations, handling all online orders and deliveries, buying gifts and booking holidays

The right candidate will have at least 3 years PA experience or more, be educated to degree level, have excellent attention to detail as well as verbal and written communication skills, and have worked in a creative industry. A calm and understated character is also essential. The ideal start date will be early June but for the right person they will wait. While they will want someone to be in the studio at least 3 days a week, there is flexibility round WFH. However this person must be willing to make exceptions during busy periods as and when required.