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ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; North East; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment is seeking a PA Support Assistant in Darlington on a temporary basis. The role involves managing emails, calls, post and a wide range of administrative tasks with high discretion.

You will input, update and audit information across multiple systems, producing letters, reports and minutes while maintaining data quality. You will handle confidential information, address enquires professionally, and support broader teams.

Qualifications

• Experience providing PA support and handling administrative tasks.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
• Experience coordinating diaries and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage emails, phone calls, post and routine admin tasks.
• Input, update and audit data across multiple systems with accuracy.
• Produce and format letters, reports and minutes; maintain confidentiality.
• Handle enquiries professionally, take messages and support teams as needed.
• Raise purchase orders, basic invoicing and petty cash handling.

Skills

Email management

Diary management

Data entry

Job description

PA Support Assistant needed in Darlington

This is a temporary role and the rate is £13.05ph PAYE

The reference number is: 5305875

The successful candidate will provide reliable and efficient PA support, confidently managing their own emails, calls, post and general administrative tasks while maintaining high levels of organisation and discretion. They will accurately input, update and audit information across multiple systems, ensuring data quality and chasing any missing details. They will produce and format a range of documents, including letters, reports and minutes, handling sensitive information with complete confidentiality.

They will deal with enquiries professionally both in person and over the phone, offering clear guidance, taking messages and supporting wider teams when needed. They will complete routine financial tasks such as raising purchase orders, basic invoicing and handling petty cash, alongside supporting facilities needs by preparing meeting rooms and ensuring equipment is ready. They will also manage diaries for officers, arranging and rearranging meetings, booking rooms and organising refreshments to keep schedules running smoothly.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.