Assistant PA; Household Office

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Expiry date: 13:07, Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Location:

Bakewell, Chatsworth

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised, discreet and proactive individual to support the Personal Assistant (PA) in a busy private household. This is a unique opportunity to work behind the scenes of one of Derbyshire’s most popular country houses, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day life and operations.

What you’ll do:

Working closely with and under the direction of the PA, you will provide efficient and confidential administrative support which includes coordinating diaries, correspondence and travel, while supporting events, visitors and projects.

This is a hands‑on, varied role that requires flexibility, initiative and absolute discretion.

You will work 32 hours per week (typically 4 days per week). Flexibility will be required to work additional hours as needed including adjusting working days based on family or household requirements.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Discreet, trustworthy and genuinely committed to excellence
• A confident communicator with a proactive and flexible approach
• Calm under pressure and able to prioritise effectively
• Tech‑savvy, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
• In possession of a full UK driving licence
• Willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check
• Ideally living within a 30‑minute commute of the Estate

This role offers intimate access to a private home, so integrity and reliability are essential.

If you thrive in a dynamic, confidential environment and enjoy working as part of a professional household team, we’d love to hear from you.

Interviews will take place w/c 30th March 2025.

In return

As part of the wider Devonshire Group, owned by the Duke of Devonshire, which includes Chatsworth, Bolton Abbey, Lismore and the Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants Group, we pride ourselves on our commitment to building friendly and efficient teams who are focused on delivering exceptional customer service.

We are committed to ensuring the happiness and wellbeing of our staff and as such offer fantastic benefits include:

• Free access to Chatsworth and Bolton Abbey Estates.
• Excellent personal development and career opportunities.
• Free entry to the Chatsworth fairs and many of the events, plus discount in our catering, retail and hotel establishments
• Membership of the Life Assurance Scheme
• Free on‑site parking
• Employee assistance programme

Our core values include “Being Inclusive” and we particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under‑represented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community. Flexible ways of working will always be considered.