Personal Assistant (Maternity Cover, Part-Time)
Salary: £40k pro-rata for a part-time role
Friendly, collaborative team – supportive environment where your contributions are valued
Great culture – open, inclusive, and professional, with a positive vibe
No two days are the same – a varied role blending PA and Operations
Hybrid working – office-based in Leeds with flexibility
Fixed-term maternity cover – clear timeline and stability for the contract
Career exposure – work closely with senior stakeholders and gain insight into professional services operations
We're looking for a proactive and experienced professional to join a small, specialist professional services team on a maternity cover basis. This is a hands-on role combining PA, office management, and business development support—perfect for someone who thrives in a varied, busy environment and enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders.
What You'll Do
* Manage day-to-day office operations, including diary management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements
* Support finance, supplier relationships, HR administration, onboarding, and induction processes
* Assist with training, events, internal communications, and shared inbox management
* Maintain CRM/BD data and support reporting, presentations, and client initiatives
* Help coordinate events, webinars, newsletters, and website/social media updates
* Support health & safety initiatives and contribute to social/cultural activities
About You
* Experience in a PA, Operations, or BD support role in professional services (legal experience advantageous but not essential)
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
* Confident liaising with senior stakeholders and external suppliers
* Able to balance operational duties with business development activities
* Proactive, discreet, and comfortable working independently in a hands-on role
Why This Role Is Great
* Flexible, genuinely part-time arrangement
* Clear, fixed-term maternity cover
* Broad and varied remit across operations, administration, and business development
* Collaborative, professional environment
* Ideal for experienced PA/Operations professionals seeking flexibility and variety
If this sounds like a role for you, we'd love to hear from you!
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