Personal Assistant

Meridian Business Support Limited; Kingstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Personal Assistant for a temporary position. The role involves providing exceptional administrative, secretarial, and logistical support while managing busy diaries and preparing reports. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and at least two years of relevant experience. This full-time, Monday-to-Friday position offers an hourly rate between £15.38 and £17.58 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years administrative or secretarial experience.
• Experience in a complex organisation or ecclesiastical setting is desirable.
• Willingness to comply with safeguarding requirements (Basic DBS required).

Responsibilities

• Managing busy diaries, meetings, duties, and travel.
• Acting as the first point of contact and handling correspondence.
• Preparing papers, drafting reports, and servicing meetings.
• Providing administrative support to the COO, including expense claims and travel arrangements.
• Offering high-level secretarial support to key committees and working groups.

Skills

Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

Exceptional organisational abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proven experience in minute-taking

Job description

Personal Assistant

Temporary | Full-Time - Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Hourly rate - £15.38 - £17.58 depending on experience

We are recruiting an experienced and highly organised Personal Assistant to provide exceptional administrative, secretarial, and logistical support.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident PA who thrives in a fast-paced, varied role and is comfortable supporting senior leaders within a complex organisational setting.

About the Role

• Managing busy diaries, meetings, duties, and travel
• Acting as the first point of contact and handling correspondence
• Preparing papers, drafting reports, and servicing meetings
• Providing administrative support to the COO, including expense claims and travel arrangements
• Offering high-level secretarial support to key committees and working groups

Qualifications

• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven experience in minute-taking and confidential meeting administration
• Exceptional organisational and diary management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Minimum of 2 years administrative / secretarial experience
• Experience in a complex organisation or ecclesiastical setting is desirable
• Willingness to comply with safeguarding requirements (Basic DBS required)

Hours & Duration

Temporary position: 34 months – could be extended.

Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm.

Occasional evening / weekend work may be required (TOIL provided, no overtime).

If you are a proactive, reliable, and highly organised PA looking for a rewarding temporary role, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered!