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Personal Assistant

Role Summary

Provide high-level administrative and organisational support to senior leaders, ensuring the smooth management of diaries, meetings, communications, and business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Draft and manage correspondence and executive communications.
• Prepare meeting papers, reports, and presentations.
• Organise meetings, take minutes, and track actions.
• Coordinate projects and provide administrative support on key initiatives.
• Manage purchase orders, expenses, and financial administration.
• Conduct research and compile briefing materials.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely completion of actions.
• Provide support and cover for other administrative team members.

Essential Experience

• Previous Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or Senior Administrator experience.
• Supporting senior leaders and managing competing priorities.
• Diary management, meeting coordination, and minute-taking.
• Handling confidential information with discretion.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Key Skills

• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Flexible, proactive, and able to work under pressure.

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Good standard of education.
• Understanding of GDPR and data protection requirements.
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) desirable.

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