Personal Assistant (PA) to Director
Location: Saint Helens (Hybrid: 3 days offsite with Director / 2 days working from home) Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised, discreet, and proactive Personal Assistant to provide full-time, high-level support to a busy Director who oversees multiple high-turnover companies and holds a Board Director position with a well-known sporting organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PA who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoys working closely with a senior leader to manage day-to-day operations, communications, and priorities. You will act as the Directors right hand ensuring their time, commitments, and workload are managed effectively and efficiently.. You will spend 3 days per week working directly alongside the Director offsite, and 2 days working from home to manage emails, correspondence, scheduling, and follow-up actions. Due to the nature of the role travel with the director may be required from time to time.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive PA support to the Director across all business interests.
Manage a busy and complex diary, coordinating meetings, events, and appointments.
Arrange and manage national and international travel, including flights, trains, hotels, and detailed itineraries. Screen and prioritise calls, emails, and correspondence; manage call-backs and follow-ups professionally.
Draft, edit, and proofread correspondence, reports, and presentations with exceptional accuracy.
Track and follow up on key business actions and projects.
Liaise confidently with internal teams, board members, clients, and external stakeholders.
Maintain absolute confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion at all times.
Respond promptly to changing priorities and urgent matters, ensuring the Director remains fully supported.
About You
You will be an experienced, professional, and dependable PA who can anticipate needs, take initiative, and deliver high-quality work under pressure. Youll be IT-savvy, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and possess a calm and organised approach to managing competing priorities.
Essential Skills & Experience:
Proven experience as a PA, EA, or similar role supporting a senior executive.
Excellent time-management skills with strong attention to detail.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and modern scheduling or project management tools.
Discreet, trustworthy, and able to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Flexible and adaptable to the changing demands of a busy executive.
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a fast-paced, high-performing environment.
Desirable:
Experience supporting multiple business interests or high-profile individuals.
An understanding of the sports or corporate sector.
Working Pattern & Location
Full-time, permanent role.
3 days per week working directly alongside the Director (offsite, various locations as required).
2 days per week working from home.
Candidates should be based in Saint Helens or within easy reach of the surrounding areas.
Confidentiality
Due to the sensitive nature of the Directors business and board activities, the successful candidate will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Absolute discretion, integrity, and professionalism are essential to success in this role.
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