Personal Assistant to MD
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Personal Assistant to MD
Department - Head Office
Location -Liskeard, Cornwall
Salary -Dependent on Experience
Job Description
Our client is looking for a highly organised and experienced Personal Assistant to provide dedicated support to the Managing Director. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with a senior leader, delivering administrative, logistical, and personal support to ensure the smooth running of both professional and personal commitments.
In this role, you will be responsible for a wide range of activities including diary coordination, travel planning, correspondence management, and project assistance. The successful candidate will be proactive, discreet, and an excellent communicator with a strong ability to prioritise and multitask.
Key Responsibilities
Diary & Schedule Management
Manage and prioritise the Managing Director’s diary, arranging meetings, appointments, and events and avoiding scheduling conflicts
Provide briefing materials and background information ahead of meetings
Travel Coordination
Arrange complex domestic and international travel including flights, accommodation, ground transport, and visas
Ensure all travel logistics are well-planned across different time zones
Communication Management
Manage incoming emails, calls, and correspondence on behalf of the Managing Director
Respond where appropriate and ensure timely follow-up on key matters
Meeting Support
Prepare agendas and documentation
Take minutes and track actions to ensure completion
Confidentiality & Professionalism
Handle sensitive information with complete discretion and integrity
Project Support
Assist with projects and initiatives driven by the Managing Director
Monitor progress, deadlines, and documentation
Personal Assistance
Support with personal tasks where required, helping balance both professional and personal commitments
Event Coordination
Assist with planning and delivering meetings, conferences, and corporate events
Attend events when required
Property Management
Support the management of the Managing Director’s personal properties
Coordinate maintenance, inspections, tenant queries (where applicable), and contractor liaison
Ensure any urgent issues are resolved promptly
Additional Operational Support
Uniform Management – Manage the ordering, stock, and distribution of company uniforms
Phone Management – Coordinate mobile phone contracts, upgrades, cancellations, and service issues, including base phone systems
Insurance Management – Maintain insurance records, liaise with providers, and ensure policy renewals and appropriate coverage
Company Vehicle Management – Oversee maintenance, insurance, renewals, and compliance for company vehicles
Errands – Carry out various errands as required to support the Managing Director’s schedule
Ad-Hoc Support
Undertake additional tasks and projects as needed to support business and strategic priorities
Required Skills & Experience
Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant, ideally supporting senior leadership or C-suite
Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional and approachable manner
Absolute discretion when handling confidential information
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Excellent time-management and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
High attention to detail and a proactive, solution-focused approach
Flexibility to travel occasionally to any of our five UK sites
Desirable Experience
Previous experience supporting a Managing Director or senior executive
Experience within the aviation sector, particularly helicopters
Contract Details
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary
Contract Length: 6 months
If this sounds like the role for you, apply below
- Location:
- Liskeard
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Accounting/Financial/Insurance
