Strategic Executive PA to Engineering Director

Dorchester Search & Selection; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorchester Search & Selection is seeking a highly organised Personal Assistant to support the Engineering Director. The role requires handling board-level minutes and shop-floor issues with discretion and efficiency in a fast-paced engineering environment.

You will provide executive support, manage communications, coordinate meetings, and act as a liaison across departments to ensure priorities are progressed smoothly. UK nationals with security vetting eligibility will be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a PA or similar admin role is advantageous.
• Graduate backgrounds (e.g., law or related) may be considered if skills fit.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct day-to-day support to the General Manager, managing workload and prioritising tasks.
• Take accurate meeting minutes and assign actions to managers.
• Maintain meeting logs and follow up on outstanding actions.
• Act as a point of contact for employee queries and liaise with departments.
• Create and distribute quarterly newsletters and support internal communications.
• Coordinate with managers to ensure timely progression of priorities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Discretion

Minute taking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Dorchester Search & Selection is seeking a highly organised Personal Assistant to support the Engineering Director. The role requires handling board-level minutes and shop-floor issues with discretion and efficiency in a fast-paced engineering environment.

You will provide executive support, manage communications, coordinate meetings, and act as a liaison across departments to ensure priorities are progressed smoothly. UK nationals with security vetting eligibility will be considered.