Personal Assistant to the MD in Surrey

proAV are a leading global audio visual integrator, providing AV and event services across multiple client partnerships globally. Our immediate requirement is for an experienced Personal Assistant to be a key part of our Egham team, representing proAV, taking full responsibility for looking after the needs of two Directors within the business. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional, experienced Personal Assistant to join an established operation with scope to drive and enhance the service at every opportunity. Experience and seniority of the position will be reflected by the remuneration and benefits package.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide full secretarial support to the Directors, as well as other members of the management team where required.
• Typing of correspondence and managing emails.
• Ensure that all client requirements are dealt with or escalated in a timely fashion to meet established goals and objectives.
• Understanding of company policy and processes and adherence in both client and internal environments.
• Taking and typing minutes of meetings.
• Microsoft Dynamics; Office: creation and formatting PowerPoint presentations; creating, updating Excel spreadsheets; Outlook - management of emails; Sharepoint.
• Liaison with colleagues, clients and suppliers.
• Any personal tasks as assigned by the directors.
• Booking, aiding and evaluating travel requirements; cost analysis of travel to be considered.
• Assisting with the creation and amendments of quotations and valuations.
• Organising and maintaining diaries, making appointments, organising and prioritising daily workload, coordinating reservations, sending RSVPs to events, and scheduling/assisting with meetings as necessary.
• Assisting with event management and organisation of company events and employee engagement activities.
• Managing and submitting expenses for multiple directors.
• Assist with facilities management including liaising with suppliers, booking maintenance visits and managing and responding to the facilities mailbox enquiries.
• General admin duties - filing, maintaining of project files, systematic organisation of working environment.
• Screening telephone calls, enquiries and requests and handling them when appropriate.

About Us:

proAV designs, integrates and supports blended technology solutions with AV, UC and beyond including end-to-end services and 24/7/365 support to enhance global collaboration and empower your world of communication. We are recognised as one of the AV industry’s most powerful international delivery and support operations trusted by a varied client base in more than 80 countries across 6 continents. To date, we have completed 700+ projects outside of the UK that meets the demands and challenges of a globalised marketplace, keeping the lines of communication and collaboration open.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

proAV is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting and promoting an inclusive culture for all employees and job applicants. We want everyone to feel comfortable being themselves and create a culture where we understand and respect each other’s differences. proAV does not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and/or experience of the individual. proAV offers personal and professional development opportunities, not just through traditional qualifications, but also through Apprenticeship schemes, internal training and mentorship programmes. We support employees and job applicants with their work-life balance through our family friendly policies and practices. We encourage all to apply.