Personal Assistant - Farnborough

Matchtech; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Leadership Personal Assistant to provide dedicated support to our Chief Operating Officer in Farnborough. You will manage a complex diary, coordinate meetings, and handle confidential communications in a fast-paced environment.

This hybrid role requires exceptional organisation and strong stakeholder management, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual collaboration tools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting senior leaders or executives.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building ability.
• Able to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and virtual collaboration tools.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex executive diary and meeting schedule.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, papers, and follow-up actions.
• Manage and prioritise correspondence and communications.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain confidential records and administrative processes.
• Support the COO in managing priorities and resolving scheduling conflicts.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Confidential information handling

Communication skills

Tools

Collaboration tools

Job description

Leadership Personal Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer

Farnborough | Hybrid Working

Day Rate - £400 per day (umbrella)

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Personal Assistant to provide dedicated support to our Chief Operating Officer.

This is a fast-paced role requiring excellent diary management, strong organisational skills, sound judgement, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a complex executive diary and meeting schedule.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, papers, and follow-up actions.
• Manage and prioritise correspondence and communications.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain confidential records and administrative processes.
• Support the COO in managing priorities and resolving scheduling conflicts.

About You

• Proven experience supporting senior leaders or executives.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building ability.
• Able to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and virtual collaboration tools.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information.

Desirable

• Experience supporting Executive or C-Suite leaders.
• Current Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain clearance.