Personal Assistant to General Manager - Cheltenham

KMK Recruitment Limited; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £35,000

Hybrid working

6‑month contract with potential to be

Job summary

A Personal Assistant to the General Manager is sought for a Cheltenham-based role with hybrid working (2-3 days in office).

The position supports a General Manager and two Vice Presidents, managing complex diaries, travel logistics and meeting coordination across time zones in a fast-paced corporate fintech environment. Initial 6-month contract with potential to become permanent; salary up to £35,000.

Qualifications

• Experience as Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or Senior Administrator.
• Excellent diary management and organisational skills.
• Experience supporting senior executives within a corporate environment.
• Strong communication and discretion when handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Complex diary and calendar management across multiple time zones.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Manage a high volume of meetings with agendas, logistics and materials.
• Act as a gatekeeper for the General Manager and liaise with internal/external stakeholders.
• Provide light-touch administrative support to two Vice Presidents as needed.

Skills

Diary management

Executive support

Stakeholder management

Meeting coordination

Time zone coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Personal Assistant to General Manager

Cheltenham | Hybrid Working (2-3 Days Office Based)
6-Month Fixed-Term Contract with Potential to Become Permanent
Salary: Up to £35,000

Are you a highly organised Personal Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, corporate environment? We are looking for a proactive and personable PA to provide dedicated support to a General Manager, while also offering light-touch assistance to two Vice Presidents within a global fintech business.

This is a pivotal role supporting a senior leader who manages a demanding schedule of back-to-back meetings, frequent international travel, client engagements, and strategic leadership responsibilities. You'll become a trusted partner, ensuring priorities remain on track, time is managed effectively, and key stakeholders receive a professional and welcoming experience.

The Role

As Personal Assistant to the General Manager, you will act as the first point of contact and a professional gatekeeper, helping to manage competing priorities and ensuring the smooth running of an exceptionally busy diary.

The General Manager works closely with colleagues across multiple international locations, including the USA, meaning you'll regularly coordinate across different time zones and support communications with senior stakeholders globally.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Complex diary and calendar management across multiple time zones
• Coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements
• Managing a high volume of meetings, ensuring agendas, logistics and materials are prepared
• Acting as a welcoming and professional gatekeeper for internal and external stakeholders
• Providing timely reminders and support to ensure priorities and commitments are metSupporting client-facing activities and relationship management
• Assisting with senior leadership meetings, presentations and coordination of actions
• Organising virtual and in-person meetings across global teams
• Handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Providing light-touch administrative support to two Vice Presidents as required

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys being at the heart of a busy organisation and takes pride in creating structure and order for senior leaders.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or Senior Administrator role
• Exceptional diary management and organisational skills
• Experience supporting senior executives within a corporate environment
• Confidence dealing with stakeholders at all levels, including clients and senior leaders
• Strong communication skills and a professional, personable approach
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously
• Excellent attention to detail and strong Microsoft Office skills
• Experience coordinating across international time zones would be advantageous

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £35,000
• Hybrid working model with 2-3 days per week in the office
• Initial 6-month contract with strong potential to become permanent
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership within a global organisation
• Varied and fast-paced role with significant stakeholder exposure

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PA who enjoys building strong working relationships, staying one step ahead, and becoming a trusted right-hand support to a senior leader.