Personal Assistant (PA)
2 hours ago
£35000–£40000 yearly
Full-time
Pimlico, London
Produce Network is seeking an exceptional Personal Assistant to work closely with the CEO, acting as a central organising force across diary management, communications, client interactions and day-to-day operational flow. This role sits at the heart of the business and requires someone highly organised, composed under pressure, discreet, and naturally proactive. The successful candidate will enable the CEO to operate at maximum effectiveness by anticipating needs, managing priorities, and ensuring that both time and communication are handled with precision and professionalism. Diary & Time Management • Own and manage the CEO’s diary end-to-end, prioritising meetings, travel, deadlines and personal commitments, • Schedule, coordinate and confirm internal and external meetings, often with senior-level stakeholders, • Ensure the CEO is fully briefed ahead of meetings, with agendas, context and relevant materials Communications & Correspondence • Act as the first point of contact for the CEO across email, phone and messaging platforms, • Filter, prioritise and respond to communications on behalf of the CEO where appropriate, • Draft and manage professional correspondence with clients, partners and internal teams Client & Relationship Management • Liaise confidently with clients, suppliers and partners, representing the CEO and Produce Network with polish and discretion, • Coordinate client meetings, tastings, site visits and follow-ups, • Maintain strong relationships through clear, timely and thoughtful communication Business & Operational Support • Help organise the CEO’s workload across multiple projects and workstreams, • Track key actions, decisions and follow-ups arising from meetings, • Support general business organisation around the CEO, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks Travel & Logistics • Arrange travel, accommodation and itineraries when required, • Manage schedules around international calls, events and off-site commitments About You • Highly organised, detail-oriented and calm under pressure, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Confident dealing with senior clients and stakeholders, • Naturally proactive — able to anticipate needs rather than wait for instruction, • Discreet, trustworthy and comfortable handling sensitive information, • Adaptable and flexible in a fast-moving, founder-led environment Experience & Skills • Previous experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or similar role preferred, • Strong proficiency with email, calendars and digital communication tools, • Interest in food, hospitality, culture or entrepreneurship is a strong advantage What This Role Offers • Direct exposure to the CEO and strategic direction of a growing, high-quality business, • A varied, dynamic role with genuine responsibility and influence, • The opportunity to be part of a company operating at the intersection of gastronomy, culture and innovation