Personal Assistant to Director – Remote | CanDo Laundry Services

Are you an experienced Personal Assistant with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy? CanDo Laundry Services, a 5-star rated company known for its excellence and reliability, is hiring a Personal Assistant to the Director for a fully remote position.

In this key role, you’ll support the Director with day-to-day administrative tasks, communications, and scheduling, helping to streamline operations and drive efficiency at the executive level. We’re looking for someone with previous experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or Legal Secretary, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and consistently delivers work to the highest standards.

Join a trusted and growing business where your organizational skills and professionalism will make a real impact. Apply today to be part of CanDo Laundry Services’ continued success!

About CanDo Laundry Services

Founded in 2012 by Daniel Shepherd, CanDo Laundry Services was built on a mission to simplify textile management while leading the way in sustainability. What began as a bold idea from a 20-year-old entrepreneur has grown into a national operation with over 125 team members serving clients across the UK.

Privately owned and proudly ranked 7th Best Industrial Laundry Worldwide by CINET, CanDo combines cutting-edge technology with eco-friendly practices to deliver efficient, high-quality textile solutions with minimal environmental impact.

Position: Personal Assistant

Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 a year

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Hybrid/Remote

About the Role

Remote (with occasional in-person attendance as required)

Working Hours & Benefits:

Part-time: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm

33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Flexible remote working

Opportunity to work directly alongside the Managing Director of a multi-company group

Reporting To: Managing Director

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly organised and discreet Personal Assistant to support the Managing Director of a diverse group of companies operating across the laundry services, property, and investment sectors. This role is ideal for someone who thrives behind the scenes, excels in structure and follow-through, and is confident managing multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will become an extension of the MD, handling key administrative responsibilities, ensuring alignment across personal and professional commitments, and managing a blend of internal deadlines, correspondence, and logistics.

Responsibilities

  • Managing complex calendars and scheduling meetings across multiple businesses
  • Following up on internal and external deadlines to ensure project and task completion
  • Coordinating travel arrangements and producing itineraries
  • Managing inboxes, correspondence, and internal communications
  • Creating, filing, and managing documents and records
  • Liaising with suppliers, partners, and internal team members on behalf of the MD
  • Managing expenses, reconciliations, and reporting via Xero
  • Supporting with personal responsibilities including organising gifts, cards, celebrations, and key anniversaries
  • Light micro-project management across varied business initiatives
  • Maintaining the highest level of discretion, confidentiality, and integrity at all times

Skills and Experience

  • Exceptional attention to detail and high standards of accuracy
  • Previous experience in a similar Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or Legal Secretary role
  • Outstanding organisational and time management skills
  • Proactive and structured approach to work with strong follow-through

Confident using:

  • Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
  • Xero
  • Zapier
  • HubSpot
  • Trello
  • Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision

Ideal Personality Fit:

The MD is a high-performing ‘Commander’ personality type – the ideal candidate will complement this with an ‘Orchestrator’ or ‘Shaper’ work style. You will thrive in this role if you are calm under pressure, process-driven, intuitively supportive, and able to anticipate needs before being asked.

Opportunities for Progression:

This role offers the potential for future growth into leadership roles within the business group, depending on performance and interest. You will be exposed to strategic-level decision-making and the operational mechanics of scaling businesses.

How to Apply:

If you are a detail-obsessed organiser with a flair for proactive support and love making things happen behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a short cover letter explaining why you’d be the perfect fit for this role.

Required Documents

  1. CV/Resume
  2. Cover Letter

Application Process

Join a trusted and growing business where your organizational skills and professionalism will make a real impact. APPLY TODAY

Application Deadline

Recruitment is ongoing

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