PA/Administrator

Adecco; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 27,254 - 29,540; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

Generous pension scheme

Professional development

Wellbeing leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting a Personal Assistant to support the Executive Leadership Team in Hindley Green. This permanent role (with a possible temporary-to-permanent path) offers 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with hybrid working opportunities.

You will manage complex diaries, screen communications, prepare reports and presentations, and coordinate travel, events and records while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism across senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant.
• Experience in education or public sector is a plus but not required.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries, meetings and schedules for senior leaders.
• Act as first point of contact for senior executives.
• Monitor emails and correspondence, prioritise urgent matters.
• Prepare reports, presentations and meeting documentation; take minutes.
• Coordinate travel and events; maintain records; support admin processes.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Diary management

Communication

Organization

Time management

Discretion

Microsoft Office

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Teams

Job description

Personal Assistant to Executive Leadership Team

Location: Hindley Green

Job Type: Permanent but would consider Temporary to Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Weeks Per Year: Full Year

Days: Monday to Friday

Hours: 37 hours a week

Salary: 27,254.00 - 29,540.00

Adecco are supporting a successful education organisation in the recruitment of an experienced Personal Assistant to provide dedicated support to senior leadership.

Duties

• Managing complex diaries, meetings and schedules
• Acting as the first point of contact for senior leaders
• Monitoring emails and correspondence, prioritising urgent matters
• Preparing reports, presentations and meeting documentationTaking minutes and tracking actions from meetings
• Coordinating travel arrangements and events
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting administrative processes
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or Senior Administrator position
• Experience within education or the public sector would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to manage multiple priorities with confidenceA proactive and professional approach
• High levels of discretion and confidentiality
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Generous pension scheme
• Professional development
• Wellbeing leave
• Employee benefits and childcare discounts

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.