Personal Assistant to MD

Personal Assistant to MD

Department - Head Office

Location
-Liskeard, Cornwall

Salary
-Dependent on Experience

Job Description

Our client is looking for a highly organised and experienced Personal Assistant to provide dedicated support to the Managing Director. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with a senior leader, delivering administrative, logistical, and personal support to ensure the smooth running of both professional and personal commitments.

In this role, you will be responsible for a wide range of activities including diary coordination, travel planning, correspondence management, and project assistance. The successful candidate will be proactive, discreet, and an excellent communicator with a strong ability to prioritise and multitask.

Key Responsibilities

Diary & Schedule Management

Manage and prioritise the Managing Director’s diary, arranging meetings, appointments, and events and avoiding scheduling conflicts

Provide briefing materials and background information ahead of meetings

Travel Coordination

Arrange complex domestic and international travel including flights, accommodation, ground transport, and visas

Ensure all travel logistics are well-planned across different time zones

Communication Management

Manage incoming emails, calls, and correspondence on behalf of the Managing Director

Respond where appropriate and ensure timely follow-up on key matters

Meeting Support

Prepare agendas and documentation

Take minutes and track actions to ensure completion

Confidentiality & Professionalism

Handle sensitive information with complete discretion and integrity

Project Support

Assist with projects and initiatives driven by the Managing Director

Monitor progress, deadlines, and documentation

Personal Assistance

Support with personal tasks where required, helping balance both professional and personal commitments

Event Coordination

Assist with planning and delivering meetings, conferences, and corporate events

Attend events when required

Property Management

Support the management of the Managing Director’s personal properties

Coordinate maintenance, inspections, tenant queries (where applicable), and contractor liaison

Ensure any urgent issues are resolved promptly

Additional Operational Support

Uniform Management – Manage the ordering, stock, and distribution of company uniforms

Phone Management – Coordinate mobile phone contracts, upgrades, cancellations, and service issues, including base phone systems

Insurance Management – Maintain insurance records, liaise with providers, and ensure policy renewals and appropriate coverage

Company Vehicle Management – Oversee maintenance, insurance, renewals, and compliance for company vehicles

Errands – Carry out various errands as required to support the Managing Director’s schedule

Ad-Hoc Support

Undertake additional tasks and projects as needed to support business and strategic priorities

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant, ideally supporting senior leadership or C-suite

Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional and approachable manner

Absolute discretion when handling confidential information

Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Excellent time-management and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

High attention to detail and a proactive, solution-focused approach

Flexibility to travel occasionally to any of our five UK sites

Desirable Experience

Previous experience supporting a Managing Director or senior executive

Experience with in the aviation sector, particularly helicopters

Contract Details

Job Type: Full-time, Temporary

Contract Length: 6 months

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