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
- CV/Resume
- 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