At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-level admin support and manage schedules for a senior leader.
- Company: Join a respected public sector organisation with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible remote work, and a 9-month contract.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience while supporting impactful projects in the public sector.
- Qualifications: Experience as a PA or EA, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
The predicted salary is between 34200 - 41800 £ per year.
A public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to join their team on a 9-month maternity cover contract. This is a predominantly remote role, with occasional travel required for meetings and collaborative working. The position offers a 36-hour working week, Monday to Friday, with flexible working arrangements available.
As Personal Assistant, you will provide high-level administrative support to a senior leader, helping to ensure the smooth running of their day-to-day activities. Minute-taking is a key part of the role, requiring excellent attention to detail and the ability to accurately capture discussions, decisions, and actions from a range of meetings.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing diaries, meetings, and appointments.
- Preparing agendas and meeting documentation.
- Attending meetings and producing accurate minutes and action notes.
- Managing emails and correspondence, ensuring timely and appropriate responses.
- Supporting information requests and administrative processes.
- Producing reports, documents, and communications using Microsoft Office.
- Building positive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Providing general administrative support to senior management.
What you'll need to succeed:
- Previous experience in a PA, EA, or senior administrative role.
- Minute-taking skills and attention to detail.
- Strong diary management and organisational abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive and professional approach, with the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
What you'll get in return:
- Competitive rate of pay.
- Predominantly remote working with occasional travel requirements.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- A 9-month maternity cover opportunity within a respected public sector organisation.
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