Personal Assistant Job at Hays plc, United States

  • Hays plc
  • United States

Job Description

Your new company

A public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to join their team on a 9-month maternity cover contract. This is a predominantly remote role, with occasional travel required for meetings and collaborative working. The position offers a 36-hour working week, Monday to Friday, with flexible working arrangements available.

Your new role

As Personal Assistant, you will provide high-level administrative support to a senior leader, helping to ensure the smooth running of their day-to-day activities. Minute-taking is a key part of the role, requiring excellent attention to detail and the ability to accurately capture discussions, decisions, and actions from a range of meetings.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing diaries, meetings, and appointments.
  • Preparing agendas and meeting documentation.
  • Attending meetings and producing accurate minutes and action notes.
  • Managing emails and correspondence, ensuring timely and appropriate responses.
  • Supporting information requests and administrative processes.
  • Producing reports, documents, and communications using Microsoft Office.
  • Building positive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Providing general administrative support to senior management.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Previous experience in a PA, EA, or senior administrative role.
  • Minute-taking skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong diary management and organisational abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • A proactive and professional approach, with the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive rate of pay.
  • Predominantly remote working with occasional travel requirements.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • A 9-month maternity cover opportunity within a respected public sector organisation.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

#4826637 - Grace Harrison

Job Tags

Contract work, Work at office, Remote work, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours

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