Personal Assistant

Hampshire Cultural Trust; Winchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Employer pension contributions

Maternity/paternity pay

Sick pay

Season ticket loans

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care vouchers

Life assurance

Cycle to Work

Health plan

Free tea and coffee

Venue access for friends and family

Job summary

Hampshire Cultural Trust seeks an organised Personal Assistant to support the Chief Operating Officer at the centre of our dynamic cultural organisation. You will manage time, meetings and communications, enabling strategic leadership and smoother operations.

The role requires executive-level administrative experience, strong written communication, and proficient MS Office skills. Hybrid working and a permanent, full-time contract await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Significant experience providing executive-level administrative support.
• Ability to produce accurate touch-typed minutes.
• Excellent written communication and high attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Discretion with sensitive information and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support to the Chief Operating Officer and portfolio.
• Manage COO's calendar, meetings and communications with internal/external stakeholders.
• Produce accurate touch-typed minutes and maintain complex information.
• Support organisational performance through efficient administrative coordination.

Skills

Executive support

Minutes drafting

Written communication

Attention to detail

Discretion with sensitive information

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Personal Assistant

Application Deadline: 8 November 2026

Department: Strategy & Partnerships

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Chilcomb

Reporting To: Beck Jeffery

Compensation: £26,000 - £28,000 / year

Description

Level: 4A

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 FTE per annum depending on skills and experience

Location: Chilcomb, Winchester

Hours: Up to 37 hours per week (hybrid working and flexibility with working pattern)

Type of Contract: Permanent

Could you thrive on delivering outstanding PA support at the centre of a dynamic and creative cultural organisation?

We're looking for a highly organised, dynamic, and proactive Personal Assistant to work at the very heart of the organisation, supporting the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and their associated portfolio.

This is a pivotal and rewarding role for someone who enjoys thinking independently, using sound judgement and confidently juggling competing priorities. You will be a trusted partner to the COO, playing a vital role in keeping the organisation moving by expertly managing their time, meetings and communications, and enabling them to focus on strategic leadership and organisational performance.

A bit about you

You'll bring significant experience providing executive level administrative support, including the ability to produce accurate touch-typed minutes and manage complex information. You'll demonstrate excellent written communication skills, strong attention to detail and a high level of proficiency across Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. You'll handle sensitive information with discretion, always maintaining a professional and confident approach.

Who we are

At Hampshire Cultural Trust we have a vision to create inspirational culture experiences that enrich and transform lives. We manage and support 20+ attractions and deliver county-wide outreach programmes that bring great culture to local communities. We also deliver a diverse range of wider social impact initiatives targeted at those who are most vulnerable or disadvantaged and who would not usually have access to arts and culture.

We promote equity, inclusion and diversity and a culture that actively values difference. We recognise that people from different backgrounds and experiences can enhance the way we perform and work and we encourage and support the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our staff.

We are inclusive, valuing, and respectful of diversity, developing the ability to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Therefore, we are committed to implementing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities in our recruitment process and in employment.

The benefits of working for us

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro-rated for part time working)
• 5% Employer pension contributions
• Generous occupational maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Generous compassionate leave scheme
• Paid emergency leave
• Industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to same day GP appointments for employees and their immediate family
• Life assurance scheme (x3 annual salary)
• Interest-free Season ticket loans and travel loans from first day of employment
• Charity Worker Discounts Scheme (savings on retail, leisure, groceries, travel etc.)
• Access to free eye tests and vouchers towards glasses for VDU use
• Free flu vaccination vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Cash Plan (cashback on dental, optical, medical for monthly subscription cost)
• Opportunities to learn, develop and progress
• Free tea and coffee
• Team Card - Free access to venues for friends and family, and discounts across café and retail

Timeframes

Closing date for applications: 8 November 2026

To find out more about us visit our website www.hampshireculture.org.uk and https://careers.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/

If you have any queries relating to the recruitment process, email [e-mail] or call our enquiries line on 01962 398412.