Personal Assistant

Job in Darlington, Durham County, DL1 1, England, UK

Listing for: HAYS

Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-02-06

Job specializations:

Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Virtual Assistant/ Remote Admin

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 33500 GBP Yearly GBP 33500.00 YEAR

6-Month Contract £33,500 per annum Based in Darlington

Your new company
Are you an organised and proactive Personal Assistant looking for a role where you can truly add value? We're supporting a respected organisation who are seeking an experienced PA to provide high-level support to their Directors and senior leadership team.
This 6-month contract offers the chance to step into a fast-paced environment, working closely with senior stakeholders and contributing to the smooth running of a key regional organisation.

Your new role
As a vital part of the Business Support function, you will deliver a professional and efficient PA service to senior leaders. You'll manage complex schedules, handle sensitive information, and support essential executive processes.

Proactive diary management, meeting coordination, and organisation of travel, itineraries, and paperwork.

Preparing for internal/external meetings, including agendas, presentations, papers, room bookings, and catering arrangements.

Handling incoming enquiries and ensuring enquiries are prioritised, actioned, or delegated appropriately.

Producing high quality documents from copy, audio, email, or verbal instructions.

Formatting reports, presentations, mail merges, and other documentation.

Monitoring inboxes with discretion, ensuring important matters are escalated, progressed, or reallocated during periods of leave.

Collaborating closely with other PAs and providing holiday cover where needed.

Supporting wider administrative tasks, including reception/front-of-house duties when required.

Assisting with governance functions such as preparing agendas and minute taking.

What you'll need to succeed

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Confident managing busy schedules and competing priorities
Professional and discreet when handling sensitive information
Strong in written and verbal communication
Experienced supporting senior leaders in a complex environment
Comfortable working flexibly and collaboratively

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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