Personal Assistant
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Manchester
£35,000
MPJ Recruitment are proud to be working with a specialist legal services business dedicated to providing high-quality client-focused specialist claims advice including Accidents at Work, Medical Negligence, Accidents in Public and Hate Crimes. We deliver professional, practical and efficient solutions to both individual and commercial clients resulting in the thousands of people we work with receiving the compensation they deserve.
Our success is built on exceptional customer service, attention to detail and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and discreet Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the Directors within the business. This is a varied and fast-paced role requiring excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
The successful candidate will provide both business and personal support to the Directors, ensuring their professional and personal commitments are managed efficiently and confidentially. The role requires a flexible and adaptable individual who can work independently, exercise sound judgement and maintain the highest levels of discretion.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and maintain diaries, appointments, coordination of internal and external meetings across multiple businesses.
* Monitor and follow up on key business tasks and deadlines.
* Support projects and initiatives across multiple businesses within the Group.
* Book travel, accommodation, and itineraries as required.
* Manage and prioritise a busy and constantly changing workload, liaising with colleagues and clients.
* Liaise with suppliers, clients and business partners as required.
* Handle personal correspondence and documentation, making purchases and payments using Directors' personal credit card to process payments in a timely and accurate manner.
* Act as a key point of contact and gatekeeper for the Directors.
* Anticipate needs and proactively resolve issues before they arise.
* Other ad hoc requirements where necessary.
Key Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in a PA or executive support role, ideally supporting senior leadership.
* Experience working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
* Strong decision-making skills with the ability to act independently.
* Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
* High level of discretion and confidentiality.
* Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues at all levels of the business, clients and third parties through various methods.
* Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (predominantly Word and Excel)
* Ability to multitask and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Personal Attributes
* Trustworthy and highly dependable
* Proactive and solutions-focused
* Flexible and adaptable
* Professional and discreet
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Able to anticipate needs and take ownership of tasks
Benefits
* A competitive salary
* Monday - Friday 9am-5pm, 7-hour shift
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* A supportive, friendly, fast-paced team culture
* Modern, city-centre office environment
* Dress-down Fridays
* Pension contribution
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