Personal Assistant to MD
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities
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- Own diary management for MD, prioritise their time, forward-plan weeks ahead for both internal & external meetings, and spot & resolve clashes. \n\t
- Act as a first point of contact: Proactively respond to requests, greet clients & external partners, and support with ad-hoc inbox management. \n\t
- Run meeting logistics flawlessly: Book rooms, manage catering, set up & test tech, share links and pre-reads, and support with follow-up actions. \n\t
- Coordinate travel: flights/trains, hotels, transfers, visas (where required), detailed itineraries, and contingency planning when plans change. \n\t
- Venue sourcing, agendas, attendee coordination, dinner bookings, and follow-up actions. \n\t
- Manage finance/admin processes: raise POs, process invoices, and handle expenses accurately and on time. \n\t
- Keep information organised and findable: maintain contacts, distribution lists, filing systems, and meeting documentation with a tidy, consistent approach. \n\t
- Handle ad hoc requests with pace and judgement: Focus on finding solutions and maintain discretion around the tasks you are supporting. \n\t
- Managing expenses, approvals, and general administration with precision and efficiency. \n\t
- Taking ownership of office management: equipment, suppliers, facilities, and day-to-day operations. Helping to organise company events. \n
What You Will Need
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- Proven experience as a PA. \n\t
- A track record of brilliant diary management: Confident juggling multiple stakeholders, shifting priorities, and tight deadlines. \n\t
- Strong “manage upwards” instincts: You can take direction, but you’re also comfortable raising flags, offering options, and protecting focus/time. \n\t
- Excellent written and verbal communication: you’re able to adapt your tone & style accordingly to build relationships. \n\t
- High attention to detail: Able spot the small things (times, locations, links, time zones, access, prep) that make everything run smoothly. \n\t
- Sound judgement and discretion: Trusted with sensitive information; you know what’s confidential, what’s urgent, and what needs escalation. \n\t
- Calm & Resourceful: You’re able to stay level-headed, practical and positive when plans change at the last minute, adapting to what’s needed and moving forward. \n\t
- Solid tech capability: Comfortable with Outlook, Teams, and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). You’re quick to learn new tools and troubleshoot basics. \n
- Location:
- Central London
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Housekeeping