Personal Assistant

Commercial; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company in Northampton is looking for a highly organised Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to senior leaders. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Competitive salary and company bonus included, with a hybrid working option after probation. Ideal for proactive individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Company bonus

Free lunch once a month

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Personal Assistant or similar support role.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise emails, correspondence, and phone communications.
• Coordinate calendars, schedule meetings, and handle last-minute changes.
• Take accurate meeting notes and ensure timely follow-ups.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Northampton (NN3)

Full-time, 35 hours per week Monday to Friday

£30 - 35,000 plus company bonus

Permanent

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a highly responsive and organised Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to senior leaders. The ideal candidate will be proactive with excellent organisation and administrative skills, capable of managing relationships and dealing with a range of stakeholders. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and can manage a wide array of responsibilities with discretion and efficiency, this could be the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise emails, correspondence, and phone communications.
• Coordinate calendars, schedule meetings, and handle last-minute changes.
• Take accurate meeting notes and ensure timely follow-ups and action tracking.
• Organise and coordinate customer sample deliveries and presentations.
• Support with document preparation, reports, and internal communications.
• Provide ad hoc administration support to the sales team.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal departments as needed.
• Support the Directors with ad hoc projects.
• Maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality at all times.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a Personal Assistant or similar support role.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Flexible, responsive, and capable of working independently.
• Experience supporting senior leadership or in a fast-paced business environment is a plus.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative workplace culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Company bonus.
• Free lunch once a month.
• Hybrid working following probation (2 days per week).
• Core hours: 7am - 3.30pm but can be flexible for a slightly later start.