Executive PA & Projects Assistant

About the job

Barden is delighted to partner with a highly successful and entrepreneurial property developer as they bring high-end residential developments to market. This role will support the Director across all aspects of a dynamic and fast-paced residential development business.

This is a unique opportunity and far more than a traditional PA position. It is a commercially focused, high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys variety, and seeks genuine exposure to property development, investment, and strategic decision-making.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As Executive PA & Project Support, you will act as a true right-hand to the Director.

Operating at the centre of activity across high-end residential developments and acquisitions.

You will:

• Provide high-level executive support, managing a busy diary
• Act as a key point of contact for external stakeholders including marketing, legal, finance, construction and engineering professionals
• Support multiple live development projects simultaneously
• Work with marketing partners to deliver digital campaigns aligned with project timelines and commercial objectives.
• Coordinate documentation for property purchases and sales
• Assist with board-level and investor communications
• Drive the setup and operational management of a new office in Kinsale
• Track timelines and ensure key actions are delivered on schedule
• Anticipate needs, solve problems and bring structure to a fast-moving environment

_No two days will look the same and that’s exactly the appeal._ABOUT THE PERSON:

This role requires a highly capable, commercially aware business support professional who combines exceptional organisational ability with strong business judgement.

You might be:

• An experienced Executive PA supporting a senior leader in a fast-paced business
• A Project Coordinator or Project Administrator with exposure to property, construction, legal or finance
• A Business Support professional who enjoys autonomy and responsibility

You will bring:

• 5+ years experience in a senior PA, Executive Assistant or project support role
• Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• The ability to think independently while working under direction
• Strong communication skills and confidence interacting with senior external stakeholders
• Commercial awareness and the ability to prioritise based on business impact
• High levels of discretion and professionalism

This is a role for someone who wants more than diary management - it’s for someone who wants to be involved. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoy working outside rigid structure, someone comfortable with pace, change, and ambiguity.