PA to MD - Part-time

YourRecruit; Westerham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

YourRecruit is recruiting a Part-Time PA to support the Managing Director in a busy manufacturing business in Westerham. The role is 2.5 days per week, office-based, with UK and international travel, diary management and event coordination.

You will also handle HR/admin tasks and personal support for the MD. The ideal candidate has previous 1:1 PA experience at director level, strong IT skills, and a proactive, discreet approach.

Qualifications

• PA experience supporting senior management or Director level.
• Strong IT proficiency with Microsoft Office 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.
• Proactive and flexible approach, with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Diary & email management for the MD, prioritising inbox and tasks.
• Coordinate complex UK and international travel (flights, hotels, transfers).
• Prepare presentations, agendas and materials for meetings.
• Organise exhibitions and corporate events, including registrations and logistics.
• Oversee office facilities and liaise with cleaners and suppliers.
• Support HR/admin tasks and update CRM records and expenses.
• Assist with personal appointments and MD travel arrangements.

Skills

Diary management

Travel coordination

Written & verbal comms

Organisational skills

Discretion

Proactive mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM/database systems

Job description

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.

Part-Time PA to Managing Director

Location: Westerham

Hours: 2.5 days per week (Wednesday pm to Friday, fixed, office based)

Salary: £32,000 pro rata

Start: ASAP on a temp to perm basis ideally

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where no two days are the same. Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

• Previous PA experience in a 1:1 role, ideally supporting a Director/MD within a commercial environment
• 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

Please only apply if you are already eligible to work in the UK (indefinitely & without sponsorship)

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