Personal Assistant (Part‑time, Temporary) – Cambridge

About the role

We are looking for a proactive Personal Assistant to support the Executive Chairman and the wider leadership team of a long‑standing family‑owned business in Cambridge. This part‑time, temporary role will be central to the company’s transition phase, helping to keep senior schedules, meetings and projects running smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Executive Chairman’s diary, prioritising and scheduling appointments.
• Handle confidential correspondence and prepare board and committee meeting materials.
• Organise corporate events such as board off‑sites and shareholder gatherings.
• Arrange travel, process expense claims and support project reporting.
• Provide day‑to‑day administrative support for the family office, including meeting coordination and onboarding new staff.
• Liaise with external agencies for marketing and PR activities as required.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Personal or Executive Assistant in a senior administrative role.
• Excellent organisational, time‑management and communication skills.
• High level of discretion and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Approachable, dependable and calm under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable to a changing schedule, available three days per week.

Required skills

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Teams