My name is Mark Maciver.
I run several connected businesses with approximately 15 to 20 people working for and with me, starting from my barbershop SliderCuts Studios, through to the SliderCuts brand and other related ventures. Alongside all of this, I am a family man, committed to my wife and three children.
I have been cutting hair professionally for 22 years, and In October 2018, I opened my barbershop.
Over the years, I have cut hair for a wide range of well known individuals, including Anthony Joshua, LeBron James, Stormzy, Nelly, Big Sean, and many others.
I am the author of a book titled Shaping Up Culture, and I am currently writing another book.


ROLE OVERVIEW
I am looking for a highly organised, mature, and forward thinking individual to work closely with me across both business and personal responsibilities as things grow and evolve.
This role goes far beyond traditional admin, it requires judgement, ownership, and maturity. You will act as my trusted right hand, helping to manage day to day operations, anticipate problems before they arise, and bring structure, clarity, and calm to a fast moving environment.
The examples listed in this job specification give a clear idea of the type of work involved, but they are not exhaustive. Ultimately, this role is about helping to support, organise, and manage my personal and business life.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES


EXECUTIVE AND BUSINESS SUPPORT
* Manage diaries, schedules, priorities, and follow ups
* Act as a gatekeeper, filtering information and requests
* Prepare emails, applications, documents, and written communications to a high standard
* Research topics, opportunities, and options, then present clear summaries
* Support decision making and long term planning
* Help manage people, processes, and accountability across the business


ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANISATION
* Handle high level admin with accuracy and attention to detail
* Create systems to improve organisation, efficiency, and workflow
* Track deadlines, applications, actions, and commitments
* Ensure nothing slips through the cracks


EVENTS, COMMUNITY, AND PROJECTS
* Manage and support the membership community group
* Set up and manage masterclasses, workshops, and business events
* Handle event planning, logistics, schedules, platforms, suppliers, and follow ups
* Apply for business opportunities such as awards, courses, funding, and finance
* Support multiple projects at different stages


PERSONAL SUPPORT
* Handle personal responsibilities alongside business tasks
* Apply on my behalf for personal matters such as loans, children’s school applications, travel, hotels, and accommodation
* Support time sensitive and confidential personal admin
* Occasionally assist with matters involving my wife and children
* Maintain complete discretion and professionalism at all times


PAY AND WORKING STRUCTURE
* This role is salary based
* 5 days a week from home and 1 day a week at Slidercuts which will be used for planning, alignment, prioritising, and collaboration.
* Typical working pattern averages 20 hours per week, but hours will vary
If additional hours are worked on one day, these are expected to be balanced across other days.
There will be periods where workload is higher and periods where it is lighter. Flexibility is required, and flexibility works both ways.


SUNDAYS AND OUT OF HOURS
* Sundays are non working days
* On rare occasions, support may be required for events, personal travel related tasks, or genuine emergencies - these situations are few and far between.


PROBATION AND ONBOARDING
* Initial probation period is 3 months. During this time, you will be assessed on your compatibility with the role. By month 4, if performance meets expectations, you are expected to be fully enrolled and operating at full capacity.
* Where more time is needed to assess suitability, probation may be extended up to 6 months


SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
* Extremely well organised with strong attention to detail
* Calm and effective under pressure
* Forward thinking and proactive
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong literary skills and confidence writing on behalf of others
* Confident managing people and coordinating across teams
* Strong event setup and event management skills
* Able to switch between personal and business work seamlessly


COMPUTER, DIGITAL, AND RESEARCH SKILLS
* Highly proficient using a computer and the internet as a core part of daily work
* Confident using spreadsheets, Microsoft Word, and document creation tools
* Able to create clear documents, bullet point breakdowns, summaries, and structured notes
* Strong internet research skills, knowing how to properly search, assess, and find information
* Able to source suppliers, providers, and companies independently, including from overseas if required
* Comfortable liaising with external companies, suppliers, and contacts, including those based in other countries
* Able to learn new systems, tools, and platforms quickly without needing hand holding
This role requires someone who is digitally capable and confident, not someone who struggles with technology or basic computer based tasks.


ATTITUDE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
* Polite, professional, and emotionally intelligent
* Positive energy and a good attitude is essential
* Zero tolerance for negativity, poor attitude, or unnecessary friction
* Mature, reliable, and grounded
* Confident enough to give opinions and challenge respectfully
* Trustworthy and discreet
* Sees the role as a long term position, not just a job


This role is not for someone who:
* Wants rigid hours and fixed routines
* Dislikes flexibility or change
* Wants a purely admin focused role
* Avoids responsibility or decision making


This role is for someone who:
* Enjoys responsibility and variety
* Likes being close to decision making
* Wants to grow alongside a business
* Takes pride in helping someone operate at a high level
* Understands that trust, discretion, and communication are key