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