Personal Assistant to the Managing Director with Legal Background in Telford

Company: Tardis Environmental UK Ltd

Location: Telford, UK

Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)

About Us

Tardis Environmental UK Ltd are a well-established portable toilet and tanker hire business operating a large fleet of HGV and LGV vehicles across multiple locations throughout the UK. We provide temporary waste and water solutions ranging from 1,000ltr waste and water storage tanks up to 30,000ltr storage tanks. We are proud members of FORS and hold Gold accreditation.

Role Purpose

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Personal Assistant with a legal background to provide high-level executive and administrative support to the Managing Director, ensuring efficient management of daily operations, communications, and strategic priorities. The role requires a candidate with a legal background who can confidently handle legal documentation, compliance matters, and sensitive business information.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Support
• Manage the Managing Director's diary, scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Act as the first point of contact, screening calls, emails, and correspondence.
• Prepare briefing documents, reports, presentations, and meeting packs.
• Ensure the Managing Director is fully prepared for meetings with appropriate documentation and background information.
• Legal & Compliance Support
• Draft, review, and proofread legal and commercial documents (e.g., contracts, NDAs, agreements).
• Liaise with internal and external legal counsel when required.
• Maintain and organise legal documentation and records.
• Monitor compliance deadlines and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct basic legal research and summarise findings where necessary.
• Administration & Coordination
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including preparing agendas and taking minutes.
• Track key business actions and follow up to ensure completion.
• Maintain confidential files and records in an organised and secure manner.
• Support project coordination and business initiatives led by the Managing Director.
• Stakeholder Management
• Communicate professionally with clients, board members, stakeholders, and senior executives.
• Build strong working relationships across departments.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion at all times.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential matters.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) or relevant legal qualification preferred.
• Previous experience as a PA, Executive Assistant, or similar role supporting senior leadership.
• Experience working within a legal, corporate, or professional services environment is desirable.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, documentation, and compliance processes.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with document management systems.
• Ability to draft and format formal legal and business documents.

Personal Attributes

• Highly professional with a strong sense of integrity.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work at executive level.
• Calm and composed under pressure.

Additional Information

This role requires a high level of confidentiality and trust. Occasional out-of-hours work may be required to support business needs.

If you want to be part of a great team and are looking for your next challenge within a growing national business, submit your CV to be considered for an immediate interview.