McBride Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Part Time Personal Assistant
Key Responsibilities
* Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, and transportation.
* Prepare detailed itineraries and ensure all travel documents are in order.
* Handle last‑minute changes and cancellations efficiently.
* Raise purchase orders for a defined group of senior leaders in the company.
Expense Management
* Process and track expense reports for directors, ensuring compliance with company policies.
* Reconcile credit card statements and manage reimbursements.
* Maintain accurate records of all expenses.
Administrative Support
* Manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.
* Ensure accuracy in all tasks with strong attention to detail.
* Meet deadlines and handle last‑minute changes.
* Navigate SAP and raise purchase orders.
Skills and knowledge required for this role
* Proven experience as a personal assistant or in a similar administrative role.
* Excellent organisational and people skills.
* Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving abilities.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
* Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
* Flexibility and adaptability.
* Discretion and tact.
* Working knowledge of standard office, word processing, spreadsheet and other productivity software tools.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to prioritise and multitask efficiently.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with travel booking and expense management software.
* Experience with SAP and PO raising.
* Experience with facility management.
To Be Successful In This Role You Must Have
* At least 2 years of experience as a personal assistant or in a similar role, directly reporting to directors.
* Solid written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other similar tools and software.
* Capacity to be resourceful and flexible in a rapidly changing environment.
* Proactive and solutions‑oriented with an anticipatory need, taking the initiative.
* Integrity in maintaining confidentiality.
* High organisational and time‑management skills and ability to multitask under pressure.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for professional development and growth.
* A supportive and inclusive work environment.
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