PA to Senior Director

Michael Page; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Personal Assistant to a Senior Director in the public sector, based in Canary Wharf. The ideal candidate will provide high-level administrative support, including Diary Management and communication handling. The role offers a competitive daily rate of £115 to £130 and is set for a three-month duration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-level administrative support.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Senior Director's Diary and appointments.
• Assist in managing the Outlook In-box and responding to queries.
• Support meeting preparations and documentation.

Skills

Diary Management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This temporary role seeks a PA to a Senior Director in the public sector, based in Canary Wharf. The ideal candidate will provide high-level administrative support, particularly around Diary Management, booking travel and managing Outlook In-box.

Client Details

An Arms Length Body with a Head Office in Canary Wharf, London.

Description

• Manage the Senior Director's Diary, handling diary conflict and exercising judgement in prioritising appointments.
• Assist the Senior Director in managing their Outlook In-box, responding queries or actioning work in their absence and monitoring progress.
• Support distribution of papers and other tasks required for meetings and decision-making.
• Book travel, accommodation, meeting rooms and refreshments as required, meet and greet external visitors.
• Act as the first point of contact for internal and external communications.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Assist with ad-hoc administrative tasks to support the Secretarial & Business Support team.

Profile

The successful PA to Senior Director should have:

• Proven experience in providing high-level administrative support, including extensive Diary Management
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A professional and approachable demeanour.
• Familiarity, or interest in working within the public sector is desirable.

Job Offer

A Competitive daily rate of 115 to 130, depending on experience.

The role will initially run for a period of three months until the end of the year.