Personal Assistant

THE ROLE 
We are looking for a motivated Personal Assistant to work alongside the Senior Assistant and our dynamic global administration team to assist with all matters relating to the Directors’ duties.  You will be part of a leading and fast-growing global healthcare research organisation with offices and collaborations around the world. Alongside your personal assistant duties, there would be the ability to expand into a financial/business development combined role.

Prior PA experience is not essential but excellent organisation and communication skills are required, including excellent written and verbal business English skills. The candidate must have a tertiary qualification and some prior work experience in a relevant field. Experience within project management, personal finance or budgeting would be desired but not essential. Other key requirements include the ability to multi-task, confidence with IT systems, discretion and trustworthiness when dealing with confidential matters, attention to detail, ability to prioritise and work in a fast-paced environment.

The full-time role would have a flexible working arrangement, split between working from home and co-working spaces with the Senior Assistant.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Manage and maintain the Directors’ diary, ensuring all commitments are coordinated effectively.
• Filter significant amounts of information, emails, queries, phone calls and invitations to the Director by redirecting or taking forward such contact as appropriate.
• Coordinate with the internal teams to set up important meetings and assist with minute-taking when needed.
• Assist in management of the Director’s properties, including general maintenance plus holiday bookings.
• Assist the Director with any personal requests, which may include purchasing, correspondence etc.
• Work closely with the finance team to assist with the Directors’ finances and budgeting.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree

Experience and key skills:

• Excellent organisational skills, ability to multi-task, organise others and work on own initiative and with limited supervision
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
  Confident with IT and online communication systems
• Trustworthiness to manage sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to work under pressure and be part of a small team
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to meeting deadlines
• Ability to filter information and assess priorities
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships at all levels
• Ability to think ahead and anticipate needs before they arise
• Project management, personal finance or budget skills desired but not essential
• Previous PA experience is not essential