11850 Personal Assistant to the Directors

Personal Assistant to the DirectorsWe are currently recruiting this unique opportunity to work as a Personal Assistant, supporting the Directors of a family-owned business based in Lostock, Bolton.Cohens Chemist is part of the Cohens Group and is regarded a well-loved brand name within the community pharmacy industry. The family owned organisation was established in 1980 and is now one of Britains leading pharmacy chains, who pride themselves on supporting the local communities.We are seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to work the following hours;Monday to Friday: 10.00am to 3.00pm (25 hours per week)The ideal candidate will have the relevant experience to support with the following types of activities;Diary managementPreparation of paperwork/reports for meetings that the director attendsClerical and administration duties as you would expect for a role such as this, including telephone supportPreparing correspondence including letters and the drafting of general repliesForming and maintaining appropriate documentation including property administration/management and tax returnsAssist with any project work or other ad-hoc activity as requiredProvide a service that is in line with the Directors work habits and personal preferencesOrganising any adhoc travel arrangementsGeneral administration dutiesRequirements of Key Skills;Great Interpersonal SkillsAttention to detailExcellent organisational skillsExcellent communication skills both written and verbalAbility to work under pressureAbility to multitask and be comfortable with needing to handle several tasks at the same timeMust have an excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly with creating and using Word documents and Excel spreadsheetsFlexible approach to workloadPrevious experience of completing tax returns would be advantageousIn this role you will need to work with absolute confidentiality and discretion as you will be trusted with sensitive information on a regular basis. Flexibility will also be an important part of the role as some holiday and absence cover may be required.In order to perform your duties it would be beneficial for you to hold a driving license.What do we offer?Competitive salary4 weeks' paid holiday, plus bank holidaysPension contributionsLong service award schemeStaff discountsOnsite parking facilities (on a first come first serve basis)If you think this role is right for you, then apply, we would love to have you as part of the Cohens Family.We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.TPBN1_UKTJ