Personal Assistant

Personal Assistant (PA)

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• Hourly Rate: £14.83
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• Leicester based
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• Temp 3 months+
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We are seeking a highly experienced Personal Assistant (PA) who can provide exceptional support to the Children and Family Services Directorate, primarily focusing on the Director. This role demands a professional who can manage with minimal supervision and is adept at handling a high-level workload efficiently and effectively.

Day-to-day of the role:

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• Manage electronic diary systems, ensuring efficient scheduling of appointments, meetings, travel arrangements, and events.
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• Receive visitors and respond to and screen telephone calls, emails, and other enquiries, ensuring a high level of customer care.
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• Provide a confidential, comprehensive, and professional Personal Assistant support service to the Director, Assistant Directors, and other managers.
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• Liaise with staff at all levels internally and externally, as well as across partner organisations.
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• Responsible for managing a high volume of tasks, including prioritisation, delegation, and responding as necessary.
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• Work flexibly in a demanding environment, ensuring effective prioritisation and organisation of workloads.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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• Significant experience as a Personal Assistant at a high level, preferably within a similar sector.
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• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of tasks and prioritise effectively.
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• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of dealing with staff at all levels and in various external organisations.
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• Experience in managing electronic diary systems and making travel arrangements.
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• Line management experience is highly desirable, providing support for staff and ensuring appropriate levels of cover daily.
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To apply for this Personal Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.