Job Description

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A public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to join their team on a 9-month maternity cover contract. This is a predominantly remote role, with occasional travel required for meetings and collaborative working. The position offers a 36-hour working week, Monday to Friday, with flexible working arrangements available.

Your new role

As Personal Assistant, you will provide high-level administrative support to a senior leader, helping to ensure the smooth running of their day-to-day activities. Minute-taking is a key part of the role, requiring excellent attention to detail and the ability to accurately capture discussions, decisions, and actions from a range of meetings.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing diaries, meetings, and appointments.
• Preparing agendas and meeting documentation.
• Attending meetings and producing accurate minutes and action notes.
• Managing emails and correspondence, ensuring timely and appropriate responses.
• Supporting information requests and administrative processes.
• Producing reports, documents, and communications using Microsoft Office.
• Building positive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Providing general administrative support to senior management.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in a PA, EA, or senior administrative role.
• Minute-taking skills and attention to detail.
• Strong diary management and organisational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive and professional approach, with the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive rate of pay.
• Predominantly remote working with occasional travel requirements.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A 9-month maternity cover opportunity within a respected public sector organisation.

What you need to do now

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