Job Description
Executive Assistant / Office Manager
Reporting directly into the Managing Director, LeMieux has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant / Office Manager looking for a new challenge in a fast-growing global equestrian company.
We have an ambitious vision and are looking to add to our 200-strong HQ team to achieve it. You’ll be working alongside company Directors and Senior Leadership to achieve excellence in office organisation and management and ultimately, help make LeMieux the most exciting equestrian brand on the planet.
We constantly strive for excellence as a business and see this role as being a vital component in ensuring we create an environment that enables our staff to perform at their best. With brand-new, purpose-built office facilities, it is also important for us that we hold space for our guests to come and immerse themselves in our brand.
Covering a wide range of tasks from guest liaison, to travel booking, this role would be well suited to those who are passionate about organisation, who can multitask and have a meticulous eye for detail.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee daily office operations to ensure a well organised, productive and professional environment.
* Act as the main point of contact for all office-related enquiries and issues
* Maintain office supplies and inventory, including the purchasing and management of stock levels
* Ensure office compliance with H&S policies and procedures
* Coordinate office maintenance and repairs through internal and external vendors
* Manage schedule for external cleaning vendor to ensure a sanitary and safe workspace
* Host external visitors including the organisation of meetings spaces and provision of food and refreshments
* Work with external travel agent to organise companywide travel – both UK and overseas
* Take ownership of company calendar to organise staff meetings, social events, visitors, board meetings etc.
* Serve as key liaison for senior management and directors
* Collaborate with HR team on employee experience
* Actively look to promote a positive and collaborative office environment
Suitable applicants will display the following:
* Degree qualified in Business Management/Business Administration (or industry equivalent experience)
* Proven background working in large multi-unit office facility
* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
* Proficiency in MS office suite
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Vendor Management experience
* Strong organisational skills
* Flexible approach to work with ability to pivot when required
* Proactive and able to anticipate the needs of the team/business
* Problem solver with positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
About us
LeMieux’s committed global trade and distribution network, vibrant customer and rider community, unrivalled technical expertise and specialist colour flair have made our rapid growth possible. We think constantly about the horse and rider, solving their problems and improving their experiences, and we apply exacting standards to all of our products and practices. We’re strengthened by our diverse talents, with innovation at the heart of our global network, led from our purpose-built HQ on the edge of the New Forest.
Life at LeMieux
Overview
At LeMieux, we’re all equestrians, whether we ride or not. Hard graft is part and parcel of life with horses, and this ethos drives everything we do. If you share our energy, grit, determination, and passion to get things done, you’ll fit right in.
We’re growing fast. Are you motivated by new experiences, ready to try new things and excited by change?
We’re looking for exceptional people with diverse talents who are ready to immerse themselves in our unique world. You’ll need to chase innovation, trade in ideas, be exacting about detail, share your journey, and obsess about inspiring our global community of riders and their horses.
Does this sound like you?
Benefits
From financial security to time with your loved ones (on two legs or four), we continually invest in our employees. Benefits vary by role, but you can expect:
* Company pension
* Free on-site parking
* Casual attire
* Generous holiday allowance
* Health & Wellbeing app
* Staff discount