Job Description
Personal Assistant (PA) - Hybrid | Project-Focused Role | Eastleigh | Permanent
Your new companyYou will be joining a well-established and forward-thinking organisation within the housing sector, known for its commitment to community impact, innovation, and continuous improvement. With a collaborative and supportive culture, the organisation operates a shared Personal Assistant model, giving you the opportunity to work alongside a professional PA team while gaining exposure across multiple business areas.This is an organisation that values flexibility, autonomy, and trust - empowering employees to manage their workload effectively while contributing to a dynamic and evolving environment.Your new roleAs a Personal Assistant, you will provide high-quality administrative and organisational support at senior leadership level, working closely with a Corporate Director within a fast-paced, project-led environment.Key responsibilities will include:
* Managing complex and ever-changing diaries, inboxes, and schedules
* Coordinating meetings across multiple locations and stakeholders
* Preparing agendas, reports, and supporting documentation
* Attending meetings, taking accurate minutes, and tracking actions
* Proactively following up on actions and ensuring deadlines are met
* Supporting governance processes, including regular weekly and monthly meetings
* Collaborating within a shared PA team, assisting across different business functions when required
This role sits within a busy transformation and project-focused directorate, offering variety and exposure to strategic initiatives and organisational change programmes.What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will be a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant who thrives in a fast-moving environment.You will demonstrate:
* Proven experience supporting senior leaders in a Personal Assistant or similar role
* Strong diary and meeting management skills with attention to detail
* Excellent minute-taking ability and experience tracking actions
* A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to take ownership
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders
* A collaborative mindset and willingness to work within a team-based support structure
Experience within the housing sector, public sector, or project/PMO environments would be advantageous, but not essential.What you'll get in return
* A hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy
* Opportunity to work in a collaborative, supportive PA team
* Exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects
* A varied and fast-paced role with real responsibility
* Occasional travel opportunities across office locations (expenses covered)
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* A positive working culture that values initiative and trust
What you need to do now If you are an experienced Personal Assistant looking for a dynamic role where you can take ownership, work collaboratively, and make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email me on louisa.mansbridge@hays.com
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.#4798483