Personal Assistant

The Candidate Recruitment Agency; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Candidate Recruitment Agency partners with a fast-growing retailer in the North West to recruit a Personal Assistant to the CEO. Working with the Senior Executive Assistant and CEO, you will provide essential administrative support, manage calendars, coordinate travel and accommodation, and help keep the executive office running smoothly.

The ideal candidate is highly organised, proactive and comfortable in a fast-paced environment, with excellent MS Office skills and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative, PA or executive support experience.
• Experience arranging travel for senior individuals or teams.
• Highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented.
• Confident working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and diary support to the CEO and Senior EA
• Manage emails, appointments, travel and accommodation
• Organise weekly priorities, trackers and records
• Handle confidential information with discretion
• Liaise professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Support executive projects, events and ad hoc requirements
• Assist with the smooth running of the office

Skills

Diary management

Executive support

MS Office

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're currently partnering with a fast-growing retailer in the North West to recruit a Personal Assistant to the CEO. The business has built a strong reputation for offering on-trend home and lifestyle products. This is an exciting time to join the business as it continues to grow. Working closely with the Senior Executive Assistant and CEO, you'll become part of a fast-paced, collaborative environment where no two days are quite the same. This is a great opportunity for someone who is organised, proactive and keen to develop their experience supporting a senior leadership team within a growing business.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and diary support to the CEO and Senior EA
• Manage emails, appointments, travel and accommodation
• Organise weekly priorities, trackers and records
• Handle confidential information with discretion
• Liaise professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Support executive projects, events and ad hoc requirements
• Assist with the smooth running of the office

Role Requirements

• Previous administrative, PA or executive support experience
• Experience arranging travel for senior individuals or teams
• Highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented
• Confident working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook skills
• Discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential information
• Eager to learn and develop
• Full driving licence required

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