P/Time Personal Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to support a Data Scientist in London. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, including minute taking, document proofreading, and project coordination. Successful candidates will contribute to efficient project execution and ensure effective administrative support.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support roles, preferably in a research or scientific environment.
• Strong communication skills for accurate meeting notes.
• Excellent organizational and time management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to a Data Scientist.
• Take detailed meeting notes and proofread documents.
• Assist in project coordination and planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Proactive problem-solving

Sensitivity and discretion

Tools

Zoom

Office software

Task management apps

Job description

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Part time Personal Assistant - £17ph plus holiday pay – London

Start ASAP for three months initially

Working pattern:

• Mondays: 1pm – 5pm
• Fridays: 10am – 12pm

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Administrative Support Assistant to provide general administrative support to a Data Scientist. The role involves a variety of tasks including minute taking, proofreading documents, calendar management, and ad hoc project coordination. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the Data Scientist's day-to-day activities and ensuring efficient project execution.

• Attend scheduled Zoom meetings to take comprehensive notes, ensuring accurate documentation of discussions.
• Proofread emails and documents prepared by the Data Scientist, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Assist in short-term and long-term planning, updating calendars, and informing colleagues on project timelines and estimates.
• Collaborate with the Data Scientist to plan around health-related issues, such as managing projects around treatment, side effects, and time off.
• Coordinate and prepare for 1-1 meetings with the Data Scientist's line manager, appraisals, and other internal and external meetings.
• Prompt the Data Scientist to complete tasks using various apps designed to assist with task management.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Previous experience in administrative support roles, preferably in a research or scientific environment.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail, with the ability to take accurate meeting notes and proofread documents effectively.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and project coordination, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Sensitivity and understanding when planning around health-related issues, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Proficiency in using Zoom and other virtual meeting platforms, as well as basic knowledge of office software and task management apps.

Gray & Associates is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.