Personal Assistant

Hanbury Strategy; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in London is seeking a proactive Personal Assistant to support senior management. You will manage travel, recruitment, and meetings within a dynamic team. The ideal candidate has at least three years of experience as a PA and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive benefits including paid leave and a pension plan.

Benefits

28 days’ paid leave

Pension plan with company contribution

Annual discretionary bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellness programmes

Qualifications

• At least three years experience in a PA position.
• Proven track record of working with senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing diaries across multiple timezones.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated PA support for Partners.
• Plan and execute high profile travel.
• Administer UK recruitment processes.
• Manage expenses on behalf of Partners.
• Organize a high volume of meetings.

Skills

Proactive

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Experience with international travel planning

Job description

About Hanbury Strategy

We turn insight into impact. Whether you face a communications challenge or have a policy goal, our exceptional team uses our understanding of public opinion, the press and politics to create campaigns that work. We have a relentless focus on achieving great results for our clients. We have a fantastic team of 100 in London and 25 in Brussels, and now in our ninth year, we continue to focus on achieving excellence as a collective.

The role

We have a brilliant, high performing Operations Team that helps our consultants deliver client excellence. To support our ongoing growth plans, we are recruiting a well established, confident personal assistant to join our expanding team. In our lively London Bridge office, you will play a crucial role in supporting the different teams we have at Hanbury. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a proven ability to work in a fast paced environment and able to communicate with people from all levels, looking for a role that you can shape and make your own. This role will play a key part in supporting Hanbury’s expansion through 2026 and beyond.

You will work into our Head of Office Operations, alongside four other office operations colleagues in a tight-knit, collaborative team. The team is primarily London based, but partners closely with our Brussels Office Operations Manager. The successful candidate will be an important part of our wider Operations Team, the engine room of Hanbury with a strong, collegiate culture.

Responsibilities will include:

Dedicated PA support for Partners

Primary point of contact for Hanbury teams working in international offices

Planning and execution of high profile travel

Cover for the diaries of the CEO and two co-founders as deemed appropriate

Leading on the administration of all UK recruitment

Leading a best-in-class client experience for the London office

Expense management of behalf of Partners

Organising a high volume of internal and external meetings

Assisting with office management and front of house duties when working in the office

About you

You are proactive

You are flexible, adaptable and hardworking

You are confident and approachable

You are organised, a team player and have excellent attention to detail

You have strong written and verbal communication skills

You have at least three years experience in a PA position

You have a proven track record of working with senior stakeholders

You have experience managing diaries across multiple timezones

You have experience with international travel planning, including visa processes

Benefits

28 days’ paid leave plus bank holidays and additional time off over Christmas.

Pension plan - 4% company contribution.

Annual discretionary bonus scheme.

Normal working hours are 9am - 6pm.

Offices in London Bridge - you will be required to work in the office 4 days per week.

Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan.

The opportunity to opt in to Vitality including private health care and subsidised gym.

Access to a full social and cultural calendar and employee wellness programmes.

A rich and diverse people development programme including fortnightly internal training sessions and a full annual programme of external trainers and inspirational speakers.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining why you would like to work at Hanbury Strategy.

Hanbury Strategy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex or sexual orientation. As part of our commitment to equal opportunities, we are open to discussions about alternative working patterns or hours.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to be made during recruitment or in employment for reasons associated with your physical or mental health. We are committed to ensuring everyone is able to fully participate in whatever way is most appropriate for them.