PA / Office Manager
Engineering Trade Association
Central London | Permanent | c. £45K + benefits
Our client, a respected and well-established trade association representing the UK engineering sector, is seeking a highly organised and proactive PA / Office Manager to join their small but dynamic team.
This is a varied and rewarding role, providing essential support to the Chief Executive and senior leadership team as well as overseeing the smooth day-to-day running of the office. It’s an excellent opportunity for a confident PA/Office Manager who thrives on responsibility and enjoys working in a collaborative, member-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide high-level PA support to the Chief Executive and senior leadership team, including diary management, correspondence, and meeting preparation.
* Act as first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a professional and welcoming experience.
* Oversee office operations, including facilities, suppliers, and IT support coordination.
* Support governance processes, including Board and committee administration.
* Assist with membership administration, event logistics, and communications as required.
* Manage office systems, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
* Line manager the office administrator.
Candidate Profile
* Strong PA / EA or office management experience, ideally gained within a membership body, professional association, or similar environment.
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
* Confident communicator, able to build positive relationships with senior stakeholders.
* Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working within a small team.
* High attention to detail and strong IT skills (MS Office essential).
Why Apply?
This is a hands-on role at the heart of an influential trade association, where your contribution will make a real difference. You’ll enjoy variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to work closely with the leadership team in an organisation that supports a vital and innovative sector of UK industry.
To apply for the role of PA/Office Manager, please send your CV.
Due to the volume of applications, we are only able to contact successful applicants. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.
Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. Membership Bespoke positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
* Membership Bespoke is the most experienced membership-focused recruitment firm in the UK, with 10+ years of experience delivering tailored permanent, temporary, interim, and Executive Search recruitment solutions to Trade Associations, Regulatory Bodies, Political Parties, and Professional Bodies.