Job Description
Senior Personal Assistant Location: Norfolk Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE) Working pattern: Hybrid (typically 2-3 days per week in the office)
The Opportunity
Morson Edge are partnered with a specialist consultancy operating in the technology and services space, supporting large, complex organisations across the UK. The business is entering a period of strategic realignment and focus, and is now looking to appoint a high-calibre Personal Assistant to support the Managing Director, with additional interaction alongside the CTO.
This is a role for someone who understands how a business operates at senior level. You won't just be organising diaries, you'll be helping leadership stay focused, informed and effective.
The Role
This is a trusted, hands-on position at the centre of the organisation. You'll work closely with the Managing Director on a daily basis, managing priorities, filtering information, and ensuring momentum across key actions and decisions.
The environment is fast-paced and collaborative, requiring someone confident operating alongside senior leaders, comfortable with autonomy, and able to apply sound judgement. Strong commercial awareness and business acumen are essential.
Key Responsibilities
* End-to-end ownership of the Managing Director's diary and inbox, proactively prioritising time and focus
* Coordinating meetings, preparation time, follow-ups and key work blocks
* Ensuring the MD is fully briefed ahead of meetings, decisions and engagements
* Preparing clear summaries, background information and briefing packs
* Capturing actions and decisions from meetings and driving consistent follow-through
* Carrying out research and internal fact-finding to support decision-making
* Overseeing day-to-day office and operational administration
* Acting as a trusted point of coordination when the MD is travelling
* Supporting people-related actions through tracking, clarity and follow-up
* Anticipating issues, reducing distraction and helping leadership stay on track
About You
You're comfortable supporting a Managing Director who operates at pace and communicates directly. You bring structure, clarity and calm, even when things get busy. You're confident using your judgement, able to challenge constructively, and trusted to act independently.
You will likely bring
* Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or Senior PA
* Experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-moving environment
* Strong business and commercial awareness
* A professional, discreet and emotionally intelligent approach
* Confidence communicating regularly with senior stakeholders
* High levels of organisation, attention to detail and follow-through
Location & Working Pattern
The role is based primarily in Norfolk, with an expectation of around three days per week in the office. Office presence is required when the Managing Director is travelling, with flexibility when they are working remotely.