Job Description:

Personal Assistant to CEO & Office Manager
(Full-Time or Part-Time | Flexible Working Options) 

Salary: full time: up to £37,000 per annum for the right candidate + £3k discretionary bonus scheme + option of paid overtime (part-time salary pro rata based on hours worked) 

Option 1: ideally seeking a full-time candidate
Option 2: if we found the perfect candidate who could only work part time, we will consider part-time applicants (24-30 hrs per week). 

Primarily based at our Lincoln HQ but some flexibility to work from home. 

This role is being re-advertised after a previously selected candidate, for whom we agreed an extended three-month lead time before starting, withdrew prior to commencement due to unforeseen housing circumstances. The candidate had not started in the role. 

About the Role
The multi-award-winning female Founder & CEO of Red Carpet Ready, recently named Most Inspiring Businesswoman 2025, is seeking a highly capable & discreet Office Manager & Personal Assistant to provide seamless dynamic support across both her business & private life. 

This is a pivotal role for a proactive & high-calibre professional who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. The successful candidate must have strong organisational ability with discretion & care. 

Working as part of a thriving, multi-award-winning company, recently named UK Employer of the Year 2025, you will thrive on delivering results, managing multiple workload streams, working to important deadlines & meeting them consistently. This role demands someone who is savvy, sharp, & always on it, anticipating needs before they arise. 

Acting as a trusted confidante, you will bring initiative, foresight, & professionalism, anticipating needs before they arise & ensuring every detail is flawlessly executed. 

Pay Package Overview & Working Hours
Hours: full time 40 hours per week. if we found the perfect candidate who could only work part time, we will consider part-time applicants (24-30 hrs per week).
Days: Primarily Monday to Friday
Salary:

• Full time: up to £37,000 per annum for the right candidate
• Discretionary bonus scheme up to £3k PA
• Plus, the option of pre-agreed paid overtime (extra income opportunity)
• Part time: salary will be calculated pro rata based on hours worked

Location: Lincoln HQ, with scope for hybrid working

Benefits: Generous staff discounts, company events, & a vibrant team culture 

Key Responsibilities 

Executive & PA Support

• Assisting the CEO in her personal & business affairs, from simple to complex, & ever-changing workload & needs
• Manage a complex & ever-changing diary with precision & foresight.
• Arrange travel, visas, air miles & including complex UK & international itineraries.
• Research and compile information from briefs, producing clear, well-structured documents and presentations for CEO review.
• Provide discreet support for personal & social engagements.
• Run errands, source items, & fulfil ad-hoc requests efficiently & tactfully.

Household & Lifestyle Management

• All personal ordering, reconciliation of bank account spend, returns, Amex reconciliation, all working within a large budget.
• Manage CEO personal administration including purchasing, expenses, contracts & supplier coordination for the CEO.

Office Management & HR Administration

• Coordinate HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, training, inductions, uniforms, & staff records.
• Oversee company ordering, budgeting, supplies, P&L management, and communication across the business.
• Support rota planning, staff scheduling & team coordination.
• Organise & minute meetings, complex diary management & follow-up actions to ensure things happen.
• Plan & deliver company events.

Requirements 

We are seeking an exceptional, high-calibre individual who combines professionalism with a personable approach:

• Previous experience as a PA, EA, or Office Manager supporting a senior executive or high-profile individual.
• Impeccable organisational & time management skills, able to juggle competing priorities with ease.
• A confident & strong communicator, able to liaise effectively at all levels and make things happen across business functions.
• Proactive problem-solver who anticipates needs & takes ownership.
• Tech-savvy & confident across digital platforms & Microsoft Office
• Adaptable, calm under pressure, & able to thrive when plans change at short notice.
• Naturally discreet & trustworthy
• Accountable for ensuring tasks are completed on time & to the highest standard, with nothing overlooked.
• Approachable, personable, & professional — the right cultural fit is as important as skillset.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Company Overview
Red Carpet Ready are the multi-award-winning UK’s Largest Dress Specialists, situated in their £1m shopping venue & HQ, 8 minutes from Lincoln City Centre. We are winners of UK Employer of the Year 2025, Most Inspiring Businesswoman 2025, Best Business 2022, Businessperson of the Year 2023, the Women in Business Awards & Prom Queen on Channel 5. We were also named as one of the UK’s Top 100 fastest growing female-led companies in 2023. We are one of the best-paying companies in the Lincoln area & there are many opportunities for ongoing promotion. 

The company continues to expand at a rapid rate – we are searching for our next talent to drive the company forward. Red Carpet Ready is a very fast paced environment, so delivering results to tight deadlines is essential. 

Our culture is fast-paced, ambitious, & supportive. We work hard, achieve big, & celebrate success together. 

Additional Benefits

• 20% staff discount
• A focus on promotion & developing staff within the company, with a focus on career progression.
• Star of the Month Award
• Company trips
• Staff thank you & reward events

Location
This role is primarily based at our Shopping Venue & HQ – Branston, Lincoln with the scope for some hybrid working. 

INTERESTED? APPLY NOW!
Please follow these guidelines carefully:
Apply via Indeed or our website along with your CV and a covering letter.
The cover letter MUST include why you would be suitable to join our award-winning team and why you believe you are perfect for this job and what interests you about Red Carpet Ready and the role.

Closing Date, Application Process & Timeline
Wednesday 10th June – application deadline 

Monday 15th June – if you have not been contacted by this date, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. 

Stages:

• Initial selection from applications
• 15-30 minute video interview via Hireflix
• Online knowledge-based skills test
• In person interviews at Red Carpet Ready Shopping Venue & role specific tests to be completed.
• Final selection & offer made if right candidate found