Executive PA to MD — Diary, Meetings & HR Support

Dovetail Recruitment Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company share scheme

25 days holiday

Job summary

Dovetail Recruitment Ltd in Christchurch is seeking a proactive PA to the Managing Director to support day-to-day operations and the HR team. The role demands discretion, excellent communication and diary/calendar management.

You will coordinate meetings, prepare materials, type letters, take minutes, manage expenses, and assist with HR admin and project documentation. The salary is £30–£35k with 25 days holiday, Monday–Friday 8:15am–5pm with 1 hour lunch.

Qualifications

• Demonstratable experience with discretion and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to anticipate needs.
• Experience in a varied office based administration role.

Responsibilities

• Diary management for the Managing Director.
• Coordinate personal appointments.
• Liaise with Heads of Discipline to coordinate meetings and actions.
• Support MD in meeting prep and follow-up.
• Audio typing of letters and memos.
• Take minutes at senior management and board meetings.
• Administer mileage and expenses claims for MD.
• Draft letters from verbal briefs.
• Support HR with administration tasks as required.

Skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Administration experience

Job description

Dovetail Recruitment Ltd in Christchurch is seeking a proactive PA to the Managing Director to support day-to-day operations and the HR team. The role demands discretion, excellent communication and diary/calendar management.

You will coordinate meetings, prepare materials, type letters, take minutes, manage expenses, and assist with HR admin and project documentation. The salary is £30–£35k with 25 days holiday, Monday–Friday 8:15am–5pm with 1 hour lunch.