Personal Assistant

Confidential; Truro; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Fridays off

Temp to perm

Job summary

Confidential in Truro is recruiting a Personal Assistant for a temp-to-perm role. The position offers hybrid working (remote & on-site) with a 4-day week and Fridays off, and a pay rate of 14.85 per hour plus holiday pay.

Flexible start/end times and potential progression to a permanent position are highlighted. The role focuses on high-level administrative support to a senior leader, managing prioritised communications, diary management, and cross-team coordination within a busy

Qualifications

• Experience as Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or Senior Administrator.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and filter emails and priorities.
• Diary management and scheduling meetings/events.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners.
• Handle ad hoc tasks and projects across the organisation.
• Prepare agendas and take meeting minutes.
• Maintain organised records and documentation.
• Build positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Support wider teams and projects as needed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication

Relationship-building

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Personal Assistant (PA) - Temp to Perm Opportunity based in Truro

Location: Truro / Hybrid Working (Remote & On-Site)
Hours: 4 Days per Week (Fridays Off)
Working Hours: Flexible start and finish time, either 8:00am to 4:00pm or 8:30am to 4:30pm
Pay Rate: 14.85 per hour + Holiday Pay - weekly paid
Contract: Temporary with the opportunity of a permanent position for the right candidate

We are delighted to be recruiting for an organised and proactive Personal Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to a senior leader within a busy and rewarding organisation based in Truro.

This is a varied role that would suit someone who enjoys managing multiple priorities, communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, and supporting projects that make a real difference within the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and filtering emails, ensuring important communications are prioritised
• Diary management and scheduling appointments, meetings and events
• Liaising and communicating with internal teams and external partners on behalf of senior management
• Coordinating ad hoc tasks and projects across the organisation
• Preparing agendas and taking accurate meeting minutes
• Filing, organising and maintaining records and documentation
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders, including partners
• Supporting wider teams and projects as required

Additional Duties

• Attending occasional site visits with colleagues
• Providing administrative support to other departments and projects when needed

About You

• Previous skills as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or Senior Administrator
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload
• Confident using Microsoft Office and other administrative systems
• Professional, proactive and adaptable approach

What's on Offer

• Hourly pay rate of 14.85 plus holiday pay
• 4-day working week with Fridays off
• Flexible start and finish times
• Hybrid working available once established in the role, with a minimum of one day per week on-site
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.