Personal Assistant

Job Description

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.

Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match.
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. xekaoyc

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

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