Department - Head Office
Location - Liskeard, Cornwall
Salary - Dependent on Experience
Job Description
Our client is looking for a highly organised and experienced Personal Assistant to provide dedicated support to the Managing Director. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with a senior leader, delivering administrative, logistical, and personal support to ensure the smooth running of both professional and personal commitments.
In this role, you will be responsible for a wide range of activities including diary coordination, travel planning, correspondence management, and project assistance. The successful candidate will be proactive, discreet, and an excellent communicator with a strong ability to prioritise and multitask.
Key Responsibilities
Diary & Schedule Management
* Manage and prioritise the Managing Director's diary, arranging meetings, appointments, and events and avoiding scheduling conflicts
* Provide briefing materials and background information ahead of meetings
Travel Coordination
* Arrange complex domestic and international travel including flights, accommodation, ground transport, and visas
* Ensure all travel logistics are well-planned across different time zones
Communication Management
* Manage incoming emails, calls, and correspondence on behalf of the Managing Director
* Respond where appropriate and ensure timely follow-up on key matters
Meeting Support
* Prepare agendas and documentation
* Take minutes and track actions to ensure completion
Confidentiality & Professionalism
* Handle sensitive information with complete discretion and integrity
Project Support
* Assist with projects and initiatives driven by the Managing Director
* Monitor progress, deadlines, and documentation
Personal Assistance
* Support with personal tasks where required, helping balance both professional and personal commitments
Event Coordination
* Assist with planning and delivering meetings, conferences, and corporate events
* Attend events when required
Property Management
* Support the management of the Managing Director's personal properties
* Coordinate maintenance, inspections, tenant queries (where applicable), and contractor liaison
* Ensure any urgent issues are resolved promptly
Additional Operational Support
* Uniform Management — Manage the ordering, stock, and distribution of company uniforms
* Phone Management — Coordinate mobile phone contracts, upgrades, cancellations, and service issues, including base phone systems
* Insurance Management — Maintain insurance records, liaise with providers, and ensure policy renewals and appropriate coverage
* Company Vehicle Management — Oversee maintenance, insurance, renewals, and compliance for company vehicles
* Errands — Carry out various errands as required to support the Managing Directors schedule
Ad-Hoc Support
* Undertake additional tasks and projects as needed to support business and strategic priorities
Required Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant, ideally supporting senior leadership or C-suite
* Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional and approachable manner
* Absolute discretion when handling confidential information
* Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
* Excellent time-management and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively
* High attention to detail and a proactive, solution-focused approach
* Flexibility to travel occasionally to any of our five UK sites
Desirable Experience
* Previous experience supporting a Managing Director or senior executive
* Experience within the aviation sector, particularly helicopters
Contract Details
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary
Contract Length: 6 months
If this sounds like the role for you, apply below!
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