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Optimise by Recruitment Ltd
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Chesterfield, Derbyshire S41, England

Salary

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Full Time

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  • A long-established organization in the specialist plant hire and equipment sector is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant.
  • The role involves providing confidential and proactive administrative support to the Directors and Senior Leadership Team.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in a Personal Assistant or Senior Administrative role supporting Directors, with strong IT skills and excellent attention to detail.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, which is dependent on experience, and is office-based in Chesterfield.
  • This full-time, permanent role presents an opportunity to work closely with a supportive leadership team in a respected business.
About the Business

I am working exclusively with a long-established, highly respected organisation operating within the specialist plant hire and equipment sector. The company plays a key role in supporting major infrastructure, construction, and civil engineering projects across the UK. They are known for their professional service, operational excellence, and commitment to compliance and safety.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and highly organised Personal Assistant to support the Directors and Senior Leadership Team in a varied and responsible role.

The Role

As Personal Assistant, you will provide confidential, efficient, and proactive administrative support to the Managing Director, Sales Director, Business Development Manager, and wider leadership team. The role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide professional and confidential administrative support to the Directors

  • Assist with the preparation and submission of tenders and Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs)

  • Maintain and update customer compliance portals and company accreditations

  • Support the management of company policies, procedures, and strategic documents

  • Assist with marketing materials including document creation and promotional content

  • Support the company insurance renewal process and administration of insurance claims

  • Administer company benefits including healthcare, life assurance, and pensions

  • Manage and update company information on external websites (e.g. Companies House, ICO)

  • Administer payroll and pension processes for the holding company

  • Organise meetings and events including travel, accommodation, and presentation preparation

  • Produce agendas, take minutes, and manage action logs for formal meetings

  • Maintain and update the company intranet and website content

  • Provide ad-hoc administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team

Skills & Experience Required
  • Proven experience in a Personal Assistant or Senior Administrative role supporting Directors or Senior Management

  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

  • Able to work confidentially and professionally at all times

  • Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Experience managing multiple tasks and working to deadlines

  • Experience updating websites or intranet systems (desirable)

  • Confident, proactive, and able to work independently

Salary & Benefits
  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

  • Full-time, permanent role

  • Office-based position in Chesterfield

  • Opportunity to work closely with an experienced and supportive leadership team

  • Varied and interesting role within a well-established, respected business

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