My client is seeking an experienced, highly organised Private Personal Assistant to provide flexible, part-time support on a temp-to-perm basis. This role is ideal for a self-starter who enjoys working autonomously, managing confidential matters and offering reliable, high-quality administrative support within limited hours.
Hours: 5 hours per week
Contract: Temporary with a view to becoming permanent
Pay: £25 per hour
Working Pattern: Hybrid (combination of remote and occasional in-person support)
Key Responsibilities
- Diary and inbox management.
- Scheduling meetings, appointments and travel arrangements.
- General administrative support and correspondence.
- Managing personal and/or business tasks as required.
- Handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Acting as a trusted gatekeeper and point of contact.
- Ad-hoc support to streamline day-to-day operations.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Private PA or senior administrative assistant.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- High level of discretion and professionalism.
- Confident using digital tools (email, calendars, documents, video calls).
- Ability to work independently and proactively.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities.
Working Arrangement
- Approximately 5 hours per week.
- Hybrid working: primarily remote, with occasional in-person support as needed (London).
- Opportunity to transition to a permanent arrangement following a successful temporary period
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