Personal Assistant (PA)

• Hourly Rate: £14.83
• Leicester based
• Temp 3 months+

We are seeking a highly experienced Personal Assistant (PA) who can provide exceptional support to the Children and Family Services Directorate, primarily focusing on the Director. This role demands a professional who can manage with minimal supervision and is adept at handling a high-level workload efficiently and effectively.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage electronic diary systems, ensuring efficient scheduling of appointments, meetings, travel arrangements, and events.
• Receive visitors and respond to and screen telephone calls, emails, and other enquiries, ensuring a high level of customer care.
• Provide a confidential, comprehensive, and professional Personal Assistant support service to the Director, Assistant Directors, and other managers.
• Liaise with staff at all levels internally and externally, as well as across partner organisations.
• Responsible for managing a high volume of tasks, including prioritisation, delegation, and responding as necessary.
• Work flexibly in a demanding environment, ensuring effective prioritisation and organisation of workloads.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Significant experience as a Personal Assistant at a high level, preferably within a similar sector.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of dealing with staff at all levels and in various external organisations.
• Experience in managing electronic diary systems and making travel arrangements.
• Line management experience is highly desirable, providing support for staff and ensuring appropriate levels of cover daily.

To apply for this Personal Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.