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Personal Assistant

Reed
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 2WA, England

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The company in Kidlington is seeking a proactive Personal Assistant to support their Managing Director in a permanent, full-time role.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £28,000 to £31,000 per year.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in a Personal Assistant role or a similar support position.
  • Key responsibilities include managing the Managing Director's calendar, handling travel arrangements, and planning meetings, with a strong focus on confidentiality and discretion.
  • Applicants must possess excellent communication skills, a high level of computer literacy, and have access to their own car for travel.

Personal Assistant

  • Location: Kidlington
  • Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
  • Salary: £28,000 - £31,000

Reed is delighted to be partnered with a company based in Kidlington who are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Personal Assistant to support their Managing Director. This role is crucial for our continued growth and success, providing both administrative and strategic support.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Provide comprehensive support to the Managing Director, managing day-to-day administration to ensure smooth accessibility and availability.
  • Manage the Managing Director’s calendar and email efficiently.
  • Handle all travel arrangements and ensure they are communicated clearly.
  • Collate and organise data and reports for various stakeholders.
  • Plan and facilitate a range of meetings including Board, Senior Leadership Team, and Operations meetings, ensuring documentation and follow-up of key points and actions.
  • Prioritise requests and agendas, making informed decisions based on the urgency and importance of tasks.
  • Handle confidential and sensitive assignments with discretion and skill.
  • Organise conferences and events, ranging from small supplier conferences to large customer events and strategic planning sessions.
  • Travel and provide mobile support to the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team as required.
  • Contribute to business topics or projects as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in a Personal Assistant role or similar support role.
  • High level of computer literacy.
  • Expertise in diary management, focusing on maximising time efficiency.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Understanding of business planning and budget cycles.
  • Experience in event management.
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills.
  • Must have access to own car and willingness to travel.

Benefits:

  • Long service awards.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Death in service benefit.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Access to discounted food products.

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and Covering Letter which details why you are suitable for the role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.