PA to Board Directors

Cherry Professional Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Professional Ltd in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to multiple Board-level executives. This fast-paced, hybrid role requires regular onsite presence in Nottingham and suits a proactive PA/EA in a corporate environment.

You will manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings and travel, prepare board papers, handle confidential information and support leadership teams across the firm.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Personal Assistant or EA supporting C-suite or Board-level executives.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong diary management across multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook and Microsoft Teams.
• Independent and proactive worker.
• Calm under pressure with ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Professional, polished, and customer-focused approach.
• Experience handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Complex diary and inbox management for multiple Board-level executives
• Coordinating and supporting executive meetings, leadership forums and business reviews
• Preparing agendas, board papers and meeting documentation
• Taking ownership of meeting logistics and tracking actions and follow-up activities
• Organising UK and international travel, accommodation and detailed itineraries
• Processing expenses and maintaining accurate records
• Coordinating client meetings and visitor arrangements
• Managing meeting room bookings, refreshments and presentation facilities
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting wider administrative and leadership teams as required
• Handling highly confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Skills

PA/EA experience

Diary management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Independent worker

Calm under pressure

Customer-focused

Confidential handling

Team liaison

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

MS Office suite

Job description

Personal Assistant to Board Directors

Nottingham (Hybrid) | 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

The Opportunity

A highly successful and growing professional services organisation is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to a number of Board-level executives. This is a varied, fast-paced role supporting senior leadership, where you'll act as a trusted right hand to key stakeholders, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and helping drive business efficiency. Offering a hybrid working arrangement, this role requires regular onsite presence in Nottingham and would suit an experienced PA or Executive Assistant who thrives in a professional, corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Complex diary and inbox management for multiple Board-level executives
• Coordinating and supporting executive meetings, leadership forums and business reviews
• Preparing agendas, board papers and meeting documentation
• Taking ownership of meeting logistics and tracking actions and follow-up activities
• Organising UK and international travel, accommodation and detailed itineraries
• Processing expenses and maintaining accurate records
• Coordinating client meetings and visitor arrangements
• Managing meeting room bookings, refreshments and presentation facilities
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting wider administrative and leadership teams as required
• Handling highly confidential information with professionalism and discretion

About You

• Previous experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant supporting C-suite or Board-level executives
• Exceptional organisational and multitasking skills
• Strong diary management experience across multiple stakeholders
• Confident communicator with excellent relationship-building abilities
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook and Microsoft Teams
• Able to work independently and proactively
• Calm under pressure with the ability to manage changing priorities
• Professional, polished and customer-focused approach
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information