Personal Assistant to Director Manchester, England
Job description
An experienced Personal Assistant required to work directly with an extremely busy, entrepreneur and business owner in Manchester supporting his business needs.
This role requires someone who is incredibly resourceful and able to use their own initiative to complete tasks. The ideal candidate will be proactive, have great attention to detail, be well presented, unflappable and a good listener and communicator with a friendly and positive outlook.
Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Support, research & project management for new business projects
- Handling various types of correspondence
- Managing/creating databases and filing systems
- Managing diaries and organising meetings and appointments
- Taking minutes of general meetings
- Booking and managing all travel arrangements and itineraries
- Keeping abreast of calendars, events and correspondence
- Handling bills and payments, insurance renewals
- Running various errands such as shopping, sourcing gifts
- Managing insurance policies and claims
- In depth researching, information gathering and summarising
- Typing, compiling, and preparing presentations and correspondence
- Managing bookings, reservations, online transactions
- Liaising with staff, suppliers and clients
- Performing all other miscellaneous tasks as requested
The following qualities and skills are essential for the role:
- Responsive and clear in communication style
- Adaptable to last minute changes
- Professional, responsible, trustworthy, discrete and - dedicated
- Highly organised with great attention to detail
- Flexible and positive attitude
- Able to deliver the highest standard of service at all times
- Able to multitask, prioritise and efficiently deliver results in a timely manner
- Able to stay one step ahead, anticipate and respond appropriately
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective analytical, planning and problem-solving skills
- Able to handle confidential information
- The ability to be proactive and take the initiative
At least 1 years of experience in a similar role. If you have the above skills and a willingness to learn and you demonstrate a strong work ethic, then your application will be considered.
The Business individual recruiting this Assistant is keen to meet candidates in person and have a more in depth conversation about the role, as it is important you are both the right fit to work with each other as the role requires the candidate to work closely with him each day, whilst taking lead and initiative on the workload.
You will be based mainly in Manchester city centre but access to car is preferred.
Please add a covering letter with your resume.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £28,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 02/10/2023
