BLENHEIM | WOODSTOCK | OXFORDSHIRE | OX20 1PP
T: 01993 810500 | F: 01993 810560 | E: ESTATE@BLENHEIMPALACE.COM | WWW.BLENHEIMHERITAGE.COM
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Personal Assistant to the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough
Department:
Private Household
Reports to:
The Duke of Marlborough
Summary of
role:
As the PA for The Duke of Marlborough you'll take on a role of unique variety
in a fast paced and high-profile environment. You'll prioritise and manage
multiple requests, coordinate diaries, meetings and appointments, oversee
efficient inbox management, minute-taking and draft correspondence.
You'll be liaising with several stakeholders at a senior level and building
relationships with colleagues and external organisations, you are required to
draft formal letters of very high importance.
Tasks &
Responsibilities:
• Acting as a first point of contact: dealing with incoming email, post and
phone calls
• Managing an extensive diary, scheduling meetings and appointments
• Making international travel arrangements including visa, transport and
accommodation
• Facilitating events
• Reminding The Duke of Marlborough of important tasks and deadlines
• Typing, compiling and preparing reports, presentations and
correspondence
• Managing expenses, databases and filing systems
• Implementing and maintaining procedures/administrative systems
• Liaising with staff, suppliers and clients.
• Managing Post Box
Skills &
Knowledge:
Confident using a range of IT packages, along with excellent letter drafting
skills and attention to detail, you'll be capable of producing a range of papers,
correspondence, and reports.
Advantageous to understand Royal protocol and useful to know how to use a
typewriter.
Extensive diary management and capable of pre-empting situations, and
confident to make informed decisions.
Person
Specification:
A highly experienced PA and a proactive and assertive person who takes
pride in delivering work to the highest standards.
Superb interpersonal and communication skills and used to liaising with all
levels and dealing with challenging situations. With a proactive approach,
BLENHEIM | WOODSTOCK | OXFORDSHIRE | OX20 1PP
T: 01993 810500 | F: 01993 810560 | E: ESTATE@BLENHEIMPALACE.COM | WWW.BLENHEIMHERITAGE.COM
you'll work efficiently with initiative and minimal direction, remaining calm and
organised when under pressure.
Our Culture:
At Blenheim, we are passionate about providing an environment for our
employees to develop their skills, try new ways of learning and encouraging
their talents to flourish. Our Blenheim Behaviours are shared by all and are an
important aspect of joining the Blenheim Team.
• Relish a New Challenge Everyday
• Keep Our Promises
• Show Honesty with Kindness
• Share a Sense of Belonging
• Make History
