Personal Assistant – Environmental, Landscape and Sustainability Focus (Kent, Canterbury)

Overview

We are looking for a highly organised, discreet, proactive and creative Personal Assistant to support a private individual focused on the environment, landscape, ecology and sustainability. This is a part-time position based in Canterbury, Kent, requiring roughly 15–20 hours per week. Hybrid working, part based in a private home and part remote working, is encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage diaries, tasks, reminders and day-to-day coordination.
• Create environmental comments, social media posts, newsletter entries and reports for meetings.
• Manage and promote website content and social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram), including content creation using Canva.
• Coordinate meetings, occasional travel and event-related activity.
• Organise online filing and provide general administrative support.
• Assist with personal errands where required.
• Provide proactive support and timely reminders.
• Handle confidential and sensitive correspondence with discretion.

Skills required for the role

• Strong social media skills and picture-editing ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, creative and writing skills.
• Fluent ability in Word, Canva and Excel.
• Highly organised and efficient.
• IT skills are necessary, although support is accessible.
• Experience in PR, content curation, Mailchimp or similar would be an advantage.

Personal Qualities

• Trustworthy, discreet and reliable.
• Self-motivated, practical and able to anticipate needs.
• Able to work independently while collaborating closely with the employer.
• Supportive yet confident in contributing constructive viewpoints.
• A sense of humour.

Practical Details

• Location: Canterbury, Kent.
• Hours: roughly 15–20 hours per week.
• Working pattern: remote working available.
• Salary: circa pro-rata £40,000–£45,000, depending on experience.

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