Personal Assistant to Managing Director

About the role

We are seeking an experienced, super‑organised Personal Assistant to support our Managing Director. You will act as the first point of contact, manage a busy diary and ensure smooth coordination of meetings, travel and administrative tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Managing Director’s diary and schedule internal and external meetings.
• Arrange travel itineraries and related logistics.
• Screen enquiries, delegate, refer or respond on behalf of the Managing Director.
• Prepare documentation, including reports, minutes, presentations and management reports.
• Track actionable items and ensure timely completion.
• Provide occasional private/personal support as required.
• Collaborate with the PA to the Board and support the wider administrative team.
• Assist in implementing company‑wide processes and procedures.

Required profile

• Previous experience at PA level supporting senior executives.
• Ability to prioritise workload efficiently under competing deadlines.
• High degree of confidentiality, discretion and diplomacy.
• Resourceful, proactive and calm under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent eye for detail, aesthetics and consistency.
• High‑quality work using MS Office and proven minute‑taking/audio transcription ability.
• Excellent literacy and proof‑reading skills.

Required skills

• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What we offer

• Full‑time schedule, Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑5:00 pm (core hours 9:00‑3:00 pm considered).
• 24 days holiday rising to 27 days plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Buy/sell holiday scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Eyecare scheme and supplier discount scheme.
• On‑site parking.