Full-Time Personal Assistant to Managing Director - Maternity Cover

What we are looking for

• We are looking for an experienced Personal Assistant to cover maternity from mid-May 2024 for around 11 months.

The Company

• Based in Harrogate, we are a market research company, focusing on customer satisfaction. We serve clients all over the UK. You will be a crucial part of the team as you will be responsible for organising and managing the office, as well as providing support to the Managing Director.

What We Offer

• 8am-5pm Monday to Friday
• Early finish/late start on Fridays
• £26,000 per annum
• Harrogate, office-based
• Contributory pension scheme
• 22 days’ holiday per year

The Role

• Manage the Managing Director’s diary
• Keep the office organised and ordering supplies when needed
• Organise and prepare for meetings
• Book travel and accommodation
• Keep up to date with our CRM
• Build relationships with the wider team
• Answer inbound telephone calls
• Interact with clients, visitors, and vendors

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Managing office inventory
• Producing minutes of internal and external meetings
• Managing both own priorities and those of the Managing Director
• Facilitating external meetings
• Providing HR support including contracts, holidays and sickness
• Keeping CRM system up to date

Required Experience, Education, and Training

• Knowledge of Microsoft packages – Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• GCSE/O-Level Maths and English Grade C or above
• Qualification or experience of being a PA
• Driving license and access to vehicle

Soft Skills and Personality Traits

• Adaptability
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good communication skills and a great team player
• Excellent writing skills
• Good telephone and personal manner with an ability to deal with people at all levels
• Good personal presentation and timekeeping
• Driven with good time management skills
• Honest and loyal

Location and Travel Requirements 

• The position is office based in Harrogate

To inquire more about the role or apply for the position, please contact us by emailing us at lois@judgeservice.com.