Business Assistant

Devonshire Group; Skipton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading historic estate group in Skipton is seeking a Business Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and project management support to the Estate Director. The role is vital in ensuring smooth project progress and effective communication. Ideal candidates will be highly organised, adaptable, and bring excellent people skills to the fast-paced environment. This opportunity offers a unique chance to contribute to the success of one of the UK's most significant estates.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to support multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and strategic support to the Estate Director.
• Manage projects to ensure effective communication and alignment of priorities.
• Support day-to-day operations and long-term strategic priorities.

Skills

Strong people skills

Organisational skills

Initiative-taking

Discretion

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Business Assistant

Reference: DEC20259847

Expiry date: 2026-01-18 23:59:00.000

Location: Skipton

Benefits: https://devonshiregroup.co.uk/work-with-us/

We are seeking a highly organised, initiative‑taking Business Assistant to work closely with the Estate Director. Acting as their “right‑hand person,” you will provide high‑level administrative, project management, and strategic support across a diverse and fast‑paced estate environment.

This is a varied and collaborative role that bridges day‑to‑day operations with long‑term strategic priorities. You will play a key role in ensuring projects progress smoothly, communications are effective, and priorities align with the wider Devonshire Group strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Support.
• Project Management.
• Executive & Administrative Support.

About Us

The Bolton Abbey Estate is the Yorkshire home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and forms part of the Devonshire Group. Spanning 26,500 acres within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the estate includes farms, moorland, woodland, historic buildings, residential and commercial properties, as well as in‑hand tourism, retail, and catering businesses.

The Devonshire Group brings together estates and enterprises across the UK and Ireland, including Chatsworth in Derbyshire, Lismore Estate in Ireland, and the Sussex Estate in Eastbourne, employing over 1,400 people across visitor attractions, retail, food and drink, property, and land‑based businesses.

About You

You will be highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities. You will bring strong people skills, discretion, and an initiative‑taking approach to problem‑solving.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of one of the UK’s most significant historic estates, contributing to its long‑term success while being part of a supportive and values‑led organisation.