Personal Assistant

Search; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is searching for a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant based in Bournemouth. You will provide vital support to the Regional Director, enabling effective operation across diverse responsibilities. The role demands strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and experience in supporting senior management. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers a competitive salary along with fantastic benefits. Join a dynamic team and contribute to significant projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in a PA, assistant, or secretarial role is essential.
• Self-motivated with the ability to set and meet personal objectives.
• Trustworthy and discreet with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diary schedules and prioritize appointments.
• Assist in creating presentations and compile input from senior team members.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and manage email correspondence.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Job Title: Personal Assistant

Location: Bournemouth

Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Salary: £38,000 plus fantastic benefits

Role Overview

We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to provide professional, discreet, and reliable support to the Regional Director. This role is critical in enabling the Director to operate effectively across a wide range of responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a complex and ever-changing diary, prioritising meetings based on urgency and importance, and scheduling both internal and client-facing appointments.
• Take detailed meeting minutes, assist with creating internal presentations, and compile input from senior team members and other stakeholders.
• Deliver comprehensive administrative support, including maintaining databases, producing reports, and drafting client communications.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and accommodation bookings as required.
• Monitor and manage email correspondence with initiative and professionalism.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, ensuring a high level of service and regular communication.
• Prepare materials and briefings for meetings with both internal teams and external clients.
• Circulate key information across the regional team in a timely and effective manner.
• Collaborate closely with local office heads, executive assistants across the region, and the business management team.
• Support the wider administrative team in Bournemouth, providing cover during absences when needed.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience in a PA, assistant, or secretarial role.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Confident in building relationships at all levels and comfortable engaging with clients by phone and email.
• Self-motivated with the ability to set and meet personal objectives.
• Trustworthy, discreet, and confident handling sensitive or confidential information.
• A solid understanding of the Director’s business area and a willingness to develop broader knowledge of the organisation over time.