Personal Assistant – Prestigious Global Architectural/Design Practice
Location: South West London (Battersea, Clapham, Fulham)
Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 per annum (DOE) plus excellent benefits
Contract: Permanent

A fabulous opportunity has arisen for a Personal Assistant to join a prestigious global architectural and design practice located in South West London. This is a dynamic role perfect for an individual who thrives in a creative environment and is eager to build strong working relationships across the studio and various departments.

As a flexible PA within the Administration team, you will provide high-level assistance to Partners and project teams, adapting your approach to meet the evolving needs of the business. This busy and demanding office-based role is ideal for a proactive individual with a broad skill set, looking to contribute to a vibrant team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diary Management: Organise meetings, set up video conferences, and arrange catering when required.
• Travel Coordination: Arrange travel itineraries, hotel bookings, and manage visa applications for team members.
• Expense Processing: Accurately process team expenses in a timely manner.
• Document Management: Maintain documents and produce weekly reports to keep the team informed.
• Research: Undertake research tasks as needed to support project requirements.
• Ad hoc Projects: Assist with various administrative tasks and projects, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.

Experience/Skills:

• Experience: At least 2-3 years of previous experience in a PA or Team Assistant role.
• Flexibility: Willingness to adapt and help out across different responsibilities as required by the business.
• Task Management: Strong ability to manage and prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders.
• IT Skills: Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.

We are ideally looking for an experienced PA or Team Assistant who can interview and start at short notice.

This role offers a competitive salary of £33,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience) plus an excellent benefits package.

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