Personal Assistant

www.sammons.co.uk; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client of a recruitment group is seeking a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant for a 6-month fixed-term role, with potential for permanency. This position requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office to support senior team members in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in diary management and travel coordination.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries and schedule meetings.
• Process expense claims and time reporting.
• Act as point of contact for client communications.

Skills

Organisation

Proactivity

Communication

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Education

Degree level education or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Personal Assistant

We are proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a forward-thinking and well-established organisation seeking a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to join their dynamic team on a fixed-term basis. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a collaborative and people-focused environment, supporting senior members with a varied and rewarding workload.

What’s on Offer?

• Job type: 6-month fixed-term (potential to become permanent)
• Location: Manchester, hybrid working
• Salary: £Competitive
• Hours: Full time

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage complex diaries, schedule meetings, and coordinate logistics for multiple team members
• Maintain internal reports, trackers, and data records
• Process and manage expense claims and time reporting
• Monitor and support billing activities including collation and review of chargeable hours
• Arrange travel and prepare itineraries
• Prepare and circulate agendas, meeting packs, and follow-up actions
• Participate in internal meetings, take accurate minutes, and follow up on action items
• Assist with maintaining intranet content and coordinating internal events
• Assist with client onboarding and documentation setup
• Act as point of contact for client communications relating to meeting arrangements and document submissions
• Maintain and update CRM systems and digital files
• Support with client-specific tasks as directed
• Take ownership of specific team processes and contribute to ongoing projects
• Collaborate with peers to ensure balanced workloads and absence cover
• Contribute to team events and department-wide initiatives

Skills, Experience, and Training Requirements:

• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Proactive and dependable, with a hands-on attitude
• Confident liaising with individuals at all levels
• Discreet, professional, and adaptable
• Resilient and open to feedback
• Able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experienced in diary management and travel coordination
• High level of numeracy and analytical thinking

How to Apply:

If you are looking for your next challenge in a professional and collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today with your CV or contact our team for more information.

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