P/Time Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented part-time Personal Assistant to support a Data Scientist in London. Responsibilities include minute-taking, document proofreading, and project coordination, requiring strong communication and organizational skills. The role offers a competitive hourly rate with holiday pay for committed candidates looking to make an impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support roles, preferably in research or scientific environments.
• Proficiency in Zoom and basic office software.

Responsibilities

• Attend scheduled Zoom meetings to take comprehensive notes.
• Proofread emails and documents prepared by the Data Scientist.
• Assist in planning and updating calendars.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Zoom

Task management apps

Job description

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 tasks such as minute-taking, proofreading documents, calendar management, and ad hoc project support. The successful candidate will assist in supporting the Data Scientist’s daily activities and project coordination.

• Attend scheduled Zoom meetings to take comprehensive notes, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Proofread emails and documents prepared by the Data Scientist for clarity and accuracy.
• Assist in planning, updating calendars, and informing colleagues about project timelines.
• Support in planning around health-related issues, managing projects around treatment, side effects, and time off.
• Coordinate and prepare for 1-1 meetings with the line manager, appraisals, and other meetings.
• Use various apps to prompt the Data Scientist to complete tasks.

Person Specification

• Experience in administrative support roles, preferably in research or scientific environments.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proofreading skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proactive problem-solving and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Sensitivity and discretion when planning around health issues.
• Proficiency in Zoom and basic office software and task management apps.

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