Job Description
Personal Assistant to CEO
Christchurch (37.5 hours - office-based, 5 days per week)Reporting to: CEOTemp to perm opportunity Salary up to £45,000 DOE
The RoleThis is a high-impact Personal Assistant role supporting the CEO and Executive team. It goes beyond traditional administration - you’ll be at the heart of the business, enabling leadership to operate at full effectiveness by providing structure, clarity and momentum.You’ll act as a trusted right hand to the CEO, managing priorities, anticipating needs and ensuring the executive layer runs smoothly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This role suits someone highly organised, proactive, and confident operating at senior level.Key Responsibilities
* Provide proactive, hands-on support to the CEO, managing diary, inbox and competing priorities
* Act as gatekeeper to the CEO, managing access, filtering information and prioritising requests
* Prepare the CEO for meetings with high-quality briefings, agendas and materials
* Coordinate all travel and logistics, including flights, accommodation, visas and itineraries
* Draft emails, communications and documents on behalf of the CEO where required
* Act as a central point of connection between the CEO, Executive team and wider business
* Organise executive meetings, leadership forums and offsites, ensuring actions are captured and followed up
* Track priorities, deadlines and projects to maintain momentum
* Handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgement
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience supporting a senior executive in a fast-paced environment
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
* Strong communication skills, confident working with senior stakeholders
* Proactive, solutions-focused and adaptable to changing priorities
* High emotional intelligence, professionalism and discretion
Personal Attributes
* Calm under pressure with a “no task too small” mindset
* Naturally one step ahead and able to anticipate needs
* Trustworthy, flexible and relationship-driven
* Comfortable managing ambiguity and shifting priorities
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary with annual reviews
* Annual bonus potential
* 25 days holiday, increasing with length of service
* Comprehensive benefits and wellbeing support
* Enhanced parental leave and generous sick pay
* Pension contribution
* Learning, development and progression opportunities
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Free on-site parking
Personal Attributes
* Calm under pressure with a “no task too small” attitude
* Naturally proactive and always thinking ahead
* Trustworthy, discreet and relationship-driven
* Flexible with working hours when required
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