Personal Assistant to Managing Director - Birmingham

Tiger Recruitment Ltd.; Birmingham, Coleshill Heath; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Recruitment Ltd. in Birmingham is seeking a confident and highly organised Personal Assistant to support the Managing Director and Principal Solicitor of a leading legal practice.

This true right-hand role combines high-level administrative duties with gatekeeping and private assistance, ensuring the MD can focus on leading the firm. You will manage diaries, coordinate meetings, handle correspondence, arrange domestic and international travel, and maintain records with discretion in a

Qualifications

• Experience supporting C-Suite or senior leadership.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive and able to anticipate needs.
• High discretion with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Manage diary, scheduling, inbox, meetings and travel for the MD.
• Attend client conferences, prepare agendas, take notes and maintain records.
• Act as primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders with discretion.
• Conduct business and personal research to support decision-making.
• Prepare expenses, legal documents, reports and correspondence.
• Organise office systems and admin processes; support ad hoc projects.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Travel coordination

Gatekeeper to leadership

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Personal Assistant to Managing Director Location: Birmingham Working Pattern: On-site / hybrid possible Core Working Hours: 9:30am - 6pm, with flexibility Salary: £45k - £60k (DOE)

About the Role

We are seeking a confident and highly organised administrative professional to support the Managing Director and Principal Solicitor of a leading legal practice. This is a true right-hand role with varied responsibilities, combining high-level administrative, organisational and gatekeeping support with elements of private assistance. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the Managing Director is able to focus on leading the firm, managing complex legal matters and driving continued growth. This role is ideal for an adaptable, incredibly proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys variety and takes pride in keeping multiple moving parts operating seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive support to the Managing Director, including diary management, scheduling, inbox management, meeting coordination, and domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Attending client conferences and meetings, preparing agendas, taking notes, and maintaining accurate records.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and external partners, managing correspondence and handling enquiries with professionalism and discretion.
• Conducting business and personal research to support decision-making and ongoing projects.
• Preparing expenses, legal documents, reports, and business correspondence.
• Offering lifestyle and logistical support, including household admin, personal diary coordination, travel and appointment booking, and some family logistics.
• Organising and maintaining office systems and administrative processes.
• Supporting internal teams and assisting with ad hoc projects to ensure priorities are delivered efficiently.

About You

You are an experienced Personal Assistant who enjoys working closely with a hands‑on leader and supporting a wide range of professional and personal responsibilities. You are detail‑oriented and capable of managing competing priorities in a demanding environment, and you take initiative and are comfortable operating independently while maintaining absolute discretion.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience supporting C-Suite or senior leadership to a high-degree in a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant role.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels and handle stakeholder interactions.
• Proactive attitude, able to anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment, and act as an effective gatekeeper.
• Excellent administrative and IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• The ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• A high degree of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

REF: MS216739