PA - Part-Time

YourRecruit; Westerham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Westerham is seeking a part-time PA to support their Managing Director. You will manage diaries, coordinate travel, and prepare meeting materials. The ideal candidate has prior experience in a similar role and strong organizational skills. This position allows for a fantastic work-life balance with part-time hours.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Varied and rewarding role

Strong company reputation

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant supporting a Director/MD.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Capability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage diary and emails for the MD.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for the MD.
• Prepare materials for meetings and events.
• Oversee office facilities and reception.

Skills

IT proficiency (Microsoft Office and CRM systems)

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organisational skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Proactive and flexible approach

Job description

Overview

Part-Time PA to Managing Director

Location: Westerham

Hours: 3 days per week (22.5 hours - Wednesday to Friday, fixed, office based)

Salary: £30,000-£32,000 pro rata

Start: ASAP on a temp to perm basis

Are you an experienced PA who thrives on variety and loves being the right-hand support to a senior leader?

If you're highly organised, proactive, and take pride in staying one step ahead, this could be your ideal next move.

Our client is a long-established and successful manufacturing business operating within a niche market. As they continue to grow, they are seeking a dedicated PA to the Managing Director to provide seamless business and personal support. This is an extremely busy and hands on role where you will closely support the MD and the wider business.

Responsibilities

• Diary & Email Management - managing the MD's inbox, correspondence, and priorities
• Travel Coordination - arranging complex UK & international travel (flights, hotels, transfers, restaurants)
• Meeting & Event Preparation - preparing presentations, agendas, and materials for internal and external meetings
• Exhibitions & Corporate Events - organising registrations, logistics, and schedules
• Office Management - overseeing facilities, coordinating opening/closing, liaising with cleaners and suppliers
• Team Support - supervising the Receptionist & Maintenance Supervisor
• HR & Admin - supporting with HR documentation, maintaining CRM records, training logs, and expenses
• Personal Support - managing personal appointments, invitations, and travel for the MD

About you

The successful candidate will be a capable, confident, and professional PA with proven experience supporting at senior management or Director level. You will be highly organised, able to anticipate needs, and comfortable managing a wide range of tasks with minimal supervision.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous PA experience in a 1:1 role, ideally supporting a Director/MD
• Strong IT proficiency (Microsoft Office suite and CRM/database systems)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• High levels of discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism
• A proactive and flexible approach, with plenty of initiative and common sense

Why you'll love this role

• Be the go-to support for a driven and respected Managing Director
• Enjoy a varied and rewarding role with autonomy and responsibility
• Work for a successful, stable, and growing company with a strong reputation
• Part-time hours offering a fantastic work-life balance

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