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Cosy Direct

Part Time/ Term Time Executive Personal Assistant

United Kingdom

About Us

Cosy is a leading international supplier and developer of educational resources for schools and nurseries. We're not your average company—we're proudly unique. Our innovative and sustainable product range helps children learn through play, while our low-carbon supply chain supports the planet. We source natural and upcycled materials and deliver thousands of high-quality, value-for-money products to tens of thousands of customers every year.

We’re also proud to be double King’s Award winners, recognised for both Sustainability and International Trade - a testament to our commitment to responsible business and global impact.

Cosy gives back too. We donate 10% of our profits annually to the Cosy Foundation, supporting charities and projects that impact thousands of children’s lives each year.

Founded in 2011, Cosy has rapidly evolved into a leading global brand. We’re in a period of significant growth, and we’ve built a dynamic, passionate team. We are working hard to make Cosy one of the very best places to work in the UK.

The Role

We are looking for a Part Time/ Term Time Executive Personal Assistant, working 20 hours per week.

You’ll be a key support to our senior leaders—someone they can rely on to manage the day-to-day details so they can focus on the bigger picture.

It’s a varied role where you’ll be trusted to prioritise, coordinate, and keep everything on track.

What You’ll Be Doing

· Managing busy diaries and scheduling meetings with ease

· Keeping plans organised, realistic, and moving forward

· Preparing agendas, presentations, and key documents

· Taking meeting notes and making sure actions don’t get lost

· Acting as a professional point of contact across the business

· Managing correspondence and communications with confidence

· Supporting projects, planning, and occasional events

· Keeping everything organised behind the scenes

What we’re looking for

· Experience as a PA or Executive Assistant supporting senior leaders

· Strong organisation skills—you like structure and clarity

· Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

· The ability to stay calm and focused when priorities change

· A proactive approach—you don’t wait to be asked twice

· Discretion and professionalism at all times

· Confidence using Microsoft Office (especially Outlook)

Who you are

· You’re naturally organised and take pride in keeping things running smoothly

· You’re proactive—you spot what needs doing and get it done

· You stay calm under pressure and handle changing priorities with ease

· You communicate clearly and build positive working relationships

· You’re detail-focused and like getting things right the first time

· You’re trustworthy and understand the importance of discretion

· You enjoy being the person others rely on

Why Join Us?

You’ll join a supportive team where your work has a direct, visible impact every day. We offer structured support to help you grow your career, clear scope so you know exactly how to succeed, and a professional environment that actually remembers to have fun.

The Good Stuff (Perks!) We believe that happy employees change the world. Here’s how we look after you:

  • Celebrate You: Take your Birthday off, completely paid!
  • Give Back: Paid volunteering days for causes close to your heart.
  • Level Up: Training and development tailored specifically to your dreams.
  • Green Commute: Free on-site parking with EV charging.
  • Stay Well: Full support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Have Fun: Regular social events to let your hair down with the team.
  • Furry friends: Well behaved fur friends that woof may accompany you in our Cosy office.
  • Serious Relaxation: We take holidays very seriously. You can buy a week's extra annual leave if you need more sun! Plus, loyalty pays off—once you reach 2 years, you accrue 1 extra day per year (up to 30 days total).

Our Commitment to Inclusion

  • We hire based on talent, potential, and attitude. We believe every voice deserves to be heard and every individual deserves a fresh start and a fair chance.
  • Age Friendly Employer: We welcome candidates of all ages and career stages. Experience comes in many forms, and we value the diverse perspectives that different generations bring to our team.
  • Ex-Offender Friendly: We are proud to be an ex-offender friendly employer. We assess every candidate on their skills and capability for the role, providing fair chances to individuals looking to rebuild their lives and careers.

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Company events
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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