Personal Assistant – 12 Month Maternity Contract | Up to £36,000 per annum (DOE) | Manchester | Hybrid (4 days office, 1 day home)

A brilliant opportunity has arisen for an experienced Personal Assistant to join a friendly and supportive organisation with a fantastic culture on a 12-month maternity contract.

You will be providing valuable and effective support to two Directors to enable them to deliver on key projects and drive the business to achieve its strategic goals.

The suitable candidate will be immediately available or on a short notice period in order to be considered and will have previous PA experience supporting at a Senior level.

This role is 4 days per week in the office, with 1 day from home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acting as a right-hand to the Directors, supporting them in leading the business and enabling day-to-day management routines to enhance effectiveness.
• Diary management, organising internal and external meetings.
• Booking travel and accommodation.
• Processing expenses.
• Forming a close, trusting working relationship to ensure full visibility of incoming mail and acting upon it promptly in the agreed way.
• Organising communications both internally and externally to ensure a consistent message is delivered at all times.
• Managing team development review meetings, ensuring all contributors are meeting deadlines.
• Attending key meetings to take actions and ensure progress in a timely manner.
• Coordinating events and working closely with the PA team.
• Acting as a liaison and gateway between various teams and the Directors.

Person Specification:

• Previous PA experience supporting at a Senior level.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 suite.
• Proactive with the ability to use initiative.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• A team player with a professional, friendly, and approachable personality and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Highly organised with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate clearly and effectively in an assertive, professional manner with varying seniorities.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum (DOE).
• Hybrid working model (4 days office, 1 day from home).
• The chance to join a company recognised as a great place to work, where staff are truly valued.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation with a fantastic culture, where you will be able to make a real impact and contribute to the success of the business.

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