Job Specification: Part-Time Personal Assistant (PA)
Location: London (On-site, 3 days per week)
Contract Type: Ongoing contractor (initially 6 months - likely to be extended)
Day Rate: £300-350
Department: Supporting Senior Leadership (Legal & Product Teams)
Overview
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Part-Time Personal Assistant to support senior team members within a fast-paced Global Investment Management firm.
This role provides essential administrative and organisational support to 4/5 senior leaders across the Legal and Product teams, including Heads of Department and Managing Director-level stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be accustomed to working within large corporate organisations and able to manage multiple stakeholder requests and priorities with accuracy and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
Executive & Team Support
* Provide comprehensive PA support to senior team members to enable them to operate efficiently and effectively.
* Manage multiple complex diaries, ensuring seamless travel scheduling across global time zones.
* Arrange regular global travel, including flights, hotels, visas, itineraries, and cross‑timezone scheduling.
* Coordinate small and large-scale meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
* Book meeting rooms, organise catering/refreshments, and ensure all logistics run smoothly.
Administrative Tasks
* Prepare, print, and organise legal documents in a timely manner, ensuring sign‑off processes are completed accurately.
* Maintain and update Excel spreadsheets with high attention to detail.
* Prepare occasional PowerPoint presentations as required.
* Process expenses and provide general administrative support across the team.
Skills & Experience Required
* Strong experience supporting senior leaders in a large corporate environment.
* Proven ability to manage multiple complex diaries and international travel arrangements.
* Excellent organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
* Proficient in core Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
* Confident communicator with the ability to liaise professionally with stakeholders at all levels.
* Ability to work proactively, handle competing priorities, and deliver to tight deadlines.
* Previous legal PA experience is beneficial but not essential.
Personal Qualities
* Professional, reliable, and proactive in approach.
* Enjoys working in a lively, sociable, and fast-paced office environment.
* Able to support multiple senior stakeholders with differing needs and priorities.
* Calm under pressure, solutions‑oriented, and adaptable.
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