Personal Assistant (COO)

Postworks Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A carbon-neutral postal supplier in Northampton is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to support their COO. The role requires sharp organisational skills, trustworthiness, and tech-savviness. You will manage the COO's inbox, schedule meetings, and assist with various tasks. Enjoy a supportive work environment with 24 days of holiday, free lunch, and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Free lunch

Mental health support

Personal development budget

Company-wide holiday events

Qualifications

• Experience as a PA, in operations or business support is essential.
• Ability to manage the COO’s inbox and diary effectively.
• Calm, proactive style to handle tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Own the COO’s inbox & diary, filtering noise and flagging important matters.
• Schedule meetings, prepare notes, and keep priorities clear.
• Pull together information for reports & board packs.

Skills

Organisational skills

Written communication

Trustworthiness

Tech-savvy

Job description

We’re looking for a PA to our COO

Northampton | Part‑time (25 hrs, Mon–Fri, school hoursand summer time hoursoptions)| £20,000 (FTE: £30,000)

Our COO has a lot on their plate, and we need someone smart, steady and brilliantly organised to help carry it.

At Postworks, we’re rethinking how businesses send and receive post (and we’re the UK’s only carbon‑neutral postal supplier). We’re growing fast, and we need someone who can keep the wheels turning behind the scenes.

What you’ll do

• Own the COO’s inbox & diary (filter the noise, flag the important)

• Schedule meetings, prep notes, and keep priorities clear

• Pull together info for reports & board packs

• Chase actions and keep projects moving

• Be a safe pair of hands for sensitive tasks and a friendly point of contact for the team

What we’re looking for

• Sharp organisational skills and a calm, proactive style

• Experience as a PA, in ops or business support

• Great written communication — clear, friendly and to the point

• Trustworthiness and good judgement about what’s urgent (and what isn’t)

• Tech‑savvy and happy juggling different tools

What you’ll get

• £20k for 25 hours (FTE: £30k)

• 24 days holiday + bank holidays

• Free lunch, mental health support & a personal development budget

• A friendly, ambitious team (and sometimes, a company‑wide holiday )

How we hire (quick + kind)

Short intro chat with our People team
Interview with the COO
A simple task to see how you work
Final chat to wrap things up

Want to help us stay organised and make sure our COO can focus on what matters most?
Apply now — we’d love to meet you.