Executive PA to MD

Our client a leading technology company based in Stoke on Trent is urgently looking for a PA. Working directly to the MD on projects. Will be working on reports, organising travel and meetings.

Key Areas:-

· Protect MD time and ensure all details within the day are taken care of to a high standard & timescale

· Co-ordinate and update diaries with appointments, giving daily reminders of schedules & commitments

· Meet, greet and caretake visitors and guests on MD behalf as well as accompany to meetings and events

· Some overnight stays / travel may be required to support awards, exhibitions and conferences in UK/Europe

· Develop full understanding of MD life, role, routine and relationships to ensure best support possible - some aspects of personal support may be required on an ad hoc basis

· Organise all tickets, travel, hotel and restaurant bookings as required

· Manage all cash float / expense / receipt management in relation to the above

· Provide entire secretarial service with calls, post, correspondence, reports, files, meetings (agendas/minutes/actions/reports) and visitors as well as manage business profiles on LinkedIn

· Establish and maintain structured and fluent working relationships across all key people MD interacts with

· Good adherence to security and health & safety procedures, reporting issues promptly as discovered

· Keeping records/files updated with accurate, timely information and shredding of all documents / certificates

· Carry out / contribute to projects and background research of a business and technical nature as determined

KEY Skills:-

· Strong IT, typing & shorthand skills with business support and executive PA experience, ideally within the private sector

· Robust with excellent, positive interpersonal & communication skills at all levels

· Trustworthy, discrete and diligent with an impeccable eye for detail and methodical approach

· Commercial and pro-active with ability to prioritise and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment

· Energetic with a flexible approach to deliver exceptional service whilst maintaining a calm impartiality