PA/Events Coordinator

Our client, a well-established local administrative organisation in Whitehill, Bordon, is seeking a dynamic and proactive Personal Assistant/Administrator/Events Coordinator to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with strong organisational skills, IT proficiency, and a passion for event coordination. This is a permanent role, offering flexibility within the working hours of 9.30 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Thursday.

If you are an organised, proactive individual with a passion for administration, events, and customer service, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join a friendly and growing team!

PA/Events Coordinator - About The Role

As a Personal Assistant/Administrator/Events Coordinator, you will be an essential part of the team, supporting the senior leadership team and taking ownership of various administrative and events-related tasks. Your role will be diverse, combining PA duties, day-to-day administration, event management, and social media coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diary Management: Manage and maintain the calendars of the senior leadership team, scheduling meetings and appointments effectively.
• Event Coordination: Plan, coordinate, and organise events from scratch, ensuring everything runs smoothly, including managing bookings, vendors, and logistics.
• Administrative Support: Perform a wide range of administrative tasks, including data entry, document preparation, and filing.
• Front of House: Act as the first point of contact for visitors and customers, providing a professional and welcoming experience.
• Customer Service: Assist customers with queries, providing helpful information in person, on the phone, and via email.
• Phone Handling: Answer and redirect phone calls efficiently, taking accurate messages when required.
• Website Updates: Add relevant information to the company website and ensure it is up to date.
• Social Media Management: Oversee and manage the company’s social media pages, ensuring content is relevant, engaging, and up to date.

The successful PA/Events Coordinator will have:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Previous experience in event management or event coordination.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities, with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in administrative roles and personal assistant work.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic social media management.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A proactive attitude, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• A valid UK driving licence is essential due to the location of the role.

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications, we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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