Personal Assistant

Michael Page (UK); Addlestone; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic salary

26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Medical Insurance

Income protection scheme

Flexible benefits programme

Hybrid - 50% in central London

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Personal Assistant to support the Executive Director and Chief of Staff in a high‑level UK public institution. You will manage diaries, coordinate meetings, prepare briefing packs, handle enquiries and maintain confidential records with discretion.

The role requires initiative, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders while maintaining accuracy.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills to work under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Self-starter with initiative and high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage busy diaries, arrange meetings and keep schedules up to date.
• Coordinate meeting rooms, joining details and materials.
• Prepare briefing packs, documents, and meeting notes with care.
• Handle calls, emails and enquiries with timely responses.
• Maintain confidential files and records with discretion.
• Arrange travel and related logistics, keeping plans clear.
• Track actions from meetings and follow up with colleagues.
• Build excellent relationships across the organisation.

Skills

Organisational & time management

Diary management

Stakeholder coordination

Proactive / initiative

Attention to detail

Interest in economics / financials

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a prestigious UK-based public institution with a significant remit. Renowned for its expertise, influence, and commitment to public service, the organisation plays a vital role in shaping policy, regulating key sectors, and supporting the long‑term stability and prosperity of the UK economy.

Job Description

Working with the Executive Director and Chief of Staff the Personal Assistant will (but not be limited to):

• Manage busy diaries, arrange meetings and keep schedules up to date.
• Coordinate meeting rooms, joining details and materials to support well‑organised sessions.
• Prepare briefing packs & documents, correspondence and meeting notes with care and accuracy.
• Handle incoming calls, emails and enquiries, ensuring timely responses or clear onward action.
• Maintain confidential files and records acting with discretion at all times.
• Arrange travel and related logistics, keeping plans clear and well coordinated.
• Track actions from meetings and follow up with colleagues to help agreed work progress.
• Build excellent relationships across the organisation

The Successful Applicant

The candidate that secures this position will be able to demonstrate the following skills and capability:

• Strong organisational, prioritisation and time management skills, with the ability to work in a structured way to a high standard under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, issues and stakeholders simultaneously, quickly and effectively.
• Experience of being a self‑starter who can operate proactively with limited guidance, using their own initiative.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Curiosity and a willingness to embrace new technologies and ways of working to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• A genuine and demonstrable interest in Economics, UK and Global Financial systems.

What's on Offer

• Basic Salary of £33,600 to £37,800, dependent on track record, skills & capability.
• 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Medical Insurance
• Income protection scheme
• Access to flexible benefits programme
• Hybrid - 50% in central London

Closing Date For Applications: Monday 2nd November 10am

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.