PA - Watford - £30K

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd is seeking a proactive Personal Assistant to support two Directors in a fast-paced, discreet environment. Based in Watford/Edgware with an office-based pattern, the role offers responsibility from day one and requires strong organisational skills, discretion and a polished English communication style.

You will manage diaries, prepare documents, handle sensitive information and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders, providing comprehensive admin and project

Qualifications

• Natural organiser with pro-active approach.
• Able to work under pressure with discretion.
• Excellent written English and communication skills.
• Confident with senior stakeholders and handling sensitive information.
• Strong prioritisation and multitasking abilities.
• Tech-savvy and competent with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage busy diaries, meetings, travel and appointments.
• Prepare documents, correspondence and presentations.
• Handle confidential information with absolute discretion.
• Manage emails, calls and day-to-day communications.
• Coordinate meetings, visitors and internal/external stakeholders.
• Assist with projects, research and ad-hoc requests.
• Track actions, deadlines and priorities.
• Handle unexpected issues and changing demands.
• Provide general office and operational support.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Personal Assistant - North London - £30,000

Watford, North London | £30,000 | Full-time, office-based | Immediate start

Are you a sharp, resilient person who gets things done?

If you're a natural problem-solver who likes being trusted to get things done, this could be the role for you. You'll work directly with two Directors, have real responsibility from day one and become a key part of a fast-paced, highly discreet business.

Responsibilities

• Managing busy diaries, meetings, travel and appointments
• Preparing documents, correspondence and presentations
• Handling sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion
• Managing emails, calls and day-to-day communications
• Coordinating meetings, visitors and internal/external stakeholders
• Assisting with projects, research and ad-hoc requests
• Keeping track of actions, deadlines and priorities
• Dealing confidently with unexpected issues and changing demands
• Providing general office and operational support when required

Who we're looking for

You’ll be a natural organiser and a serious doer. Someone who sees what needs doing and gets on with it.

You should be:

• Proactive, resourceful and highly organised
• Tough, resilient and able to work under pressure
• Exceptionally discreet and trustworthy
• A confident communicator with strong written English
• Comfortable dealing with senior people and sensitive information
• Able to prioritise and multitask without losing attention to detail
• Tech-savvy and confident with Microsoft Office
• Flexible, pragmatic and willing to roll up your sleeves
• Someone with drive, ambition and a genuine work ethic

Previous PA, executive assistant, office management or professional services experience is useful, but attitude, capability and resilience matter most.

The essentials

Location: Edgware, North London
Working pattern: Monday-Friday, 5 days per week in the office
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Start: Immediate

If you're a switched-on, ambitious and resilient PA who wants responsibility, variety and the opportunity to work closely with senior Directors in a specialist risk management environment, we want to hear from you.