Personal Assistant

Your new rolePersonal Assistant supporting the Managing Director in Basildon. Office based Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00 with a 1-hour lunch break. Typical Duties- Extensive diary management- Meeting coordination and scheduling, including preparing agendas and minutes- Booking, planning and coordinating UK and overseas travel- Preparing, formatting and issuing correspondence and documents- Inbox and to-do list management- Liaising internally and externally with individuals/teams and clients on behalf of the MD- Organising refreshments/lunches for meetings- Attending meetings and taking minutes as required- Planning and organising corporate events, meetings, conferences and exhibitions- Preparing and submitting expenses- Office administration and any other ad hoc duties that may ariseWhat you'll need to succeed - Efficient, confident and passionate PA who has experience supporting directors at senior level- Highly organised with excellent time management, multitasking skills and a meticulous attention to detail- High level of discretion and trustworthiness- Able to work on own initiative and without direction- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to deal with clients and colleagues at all levels.- Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office with good touch-typing speed- Minute taking experience- Personable, positive character and a team player- Ideally a driver due to locationWhat you'll get in returnThe successful applicant will be eligible for a pension scheme and generous otherBenefits. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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