Personal Assistant

Unum UK; Dorking; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employee benefits provider in Dorking seeks a Personal Assistant to provide high-quality administration and secretarial support to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The role includes managing the CFO's diary, handling confidential information, and coordinating team meetings. Strong communication, planning skills, and proven experience are essential. This position offers generous bonuses and benefits in a supportive workplace environment.

Benefits

Generous Bonus

Pension scheme

Life, medical, and income Insurance

Access to remote GP and unlimited mental health support

27 days holiday plus option to buy/sell holiday

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in providing support to executives.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CFO’s email inbox, diary, travel, and expenses.
• Support performance management and compensation planning.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Coordinate leadership and department meetings/events.

Skills

Proven PA experience, preferably supporting Executives

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent prioritisation, planning and organisation skills

Strong administration and IT skills, including knowledge of MS Office

Strong customer service attitude

Job description

Job Posting End Date: December 04

Who are we?

We’re a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we’re on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.

The role

Position: Personal Assistant

Location: Dorking with hybrid working

At Unum UK we are looking for a Personal Assistant to provide high quality administration and secretarial support to our Chief Financial Officer (CFO). You will support the regular activities of planning, diary management and team organisation.

In addition to routine activities, the position also requires input into several ad‑hoc projects, including presentation, reports and document preparation for Senior Management. You will also be required to cover for other Personal Assistants and support other senior managers in the department as needed.

Key Accountabilities

• Proactively manage the CFO’s email inbox, diary, travel and expenses.
• Support performance management, compensation and talent planning.
• Manage confidential information with a high level of discretion.
• Flag deadline‑driven tasks, including board and committee deadlines.
• Manage and coordinate the leadership and department team meetings/events.
• Understands what is going on in the organisation in order to anticipate needs.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Proven PA experience, preferably supporting Executives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent prioritisation, planning and organisation skills.
• Strong administration and IT skills, including knowledge of MS Office.
• A strong customer service attitude, with a high level of service motivation, energy and flexibility.

The Successful Personal Assistant Can Expect

• Generous Bonus
• Pension scheme
• Life, medical and income Insurance
• Access to remote GP, nutrition coaching, personal training, unlimited mental health support and medical 2nd opinion
• 27 days holiday with the option to buy and sell holiday up to 5 days (plus Bank Holidays)
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme with free on‑site electric chargers.

Why join us?

At Unum, we’ve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.

We’ve built a supportive, inclusive environment where you can be yourself, whilst also being part of a growing organisation. From charity and volunteer opportunities to career growth, your possibilities are endless.

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].

Company

Unum UK