Personal & Project Assistant to Directors (Hybrid)

Innovate UK; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovation organization in the UK is looking for a Personal and Project Assistant to provide essential administrative support. The position involves managing diaries, coordinating travel and events, and producing reports, all within a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office. This role offers a hybrid working model with numerous benefits and a commitment to continuous learning.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

30 days annual leave plus public holidays

Employee discounts on retail and leisure

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Ability to handle competing pressures while remaining calm.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring efficiency without compromising quality.
• Experience in document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries and schedules for senior team members.
• Arrange travel logistics and prepare itinerary packs.
• Coordinate events and meetings, including catering and venue bookings.
• Take minutes and action points during meetings.
• Produce and format project documents and reports.
• Drive process improvements to enhance team efficiency.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Effective communication

Proactive and self-motivated

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Job description

A leading innovation organization in the UK is looking for a Personal and Project Assistant to provide essential administrative support. The position involves managing diaries, coordinating travel and events, and producing reports, all within a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office. This role offers a hybrid working model with numerous benefits and a commitment to continuous learning.