Personal Assistant to MD

Personal Assistant to MD

Department - Head Office

Location - Liskeard, Cornwall

Salary - Dependent on Experience

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.

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

Ad-Hoc Support

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

• 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

• Previous experience supporting a Managing Director or senior executive

• Experience with in the aviation sector, particularly helicopters

Job Type: Full-time, Temporary

Contract Length: 6 months

If this sounds like the role for you, apply below!