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Personal Assistant

City of London Permanent £33,000 - £37,000 per year View Job Description
As a Personal Assistant to the Executive Director you will work within a team to ensure the smooth running of the Directorates office.
  • Great Personal Assistant role in high profile Financial Services organisation
  • Join this busy directorate to support an Executive Director in a varied role!

About Our Client

Our client is a prestigious UK-based public institution with a significant remit. Renowned for its expertise, influence, and commitment to public service, the organisation plays a vital role in shaping policy, regulating key sectors, and supporting the long-term stability and prosperity of the UK economy.

Job Description

Working with the Executive Director and Chief of Staff the Personal Assistant will (but not be limited to):

  • Manage busy diaries, arrange meetings and keep schedules up to date.
  • Coordinate meeting rooms, joining details and materials to support well-organised sessions.
  • Prepare briefing packs & documents, correspondence and meeting notes with care and accuracy.
  • Handle incoming calls, emails and enquiries, ensuring timely responses or clear onward action.
  • Maintain confidential files and records acting with discretion at all times.
  • Arrange travel and related logistics, keeping plans clear and well coordinated.
  • Track actions from meetings and follow up with colleagues to help agreed work progress.
  • Build excellent relationships across the organisation

The Successful Applicant

The candidate that secures this position will be able to demonstrate the following skills and capability:

  • Strong organisational, prioritisation and time management skills, with the ability to work in a structured way to a high standard under pressure.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, issues and stakeholders simultaneously, quickly and effectively.
  • Experience of being a self-starter who can operate proactively with limited guidance, using their own initiative.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Curiosity and a willingness to embrace new technologies and ways of working to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • A genuine and demonstrable interest in Economics, UK and Global Financial systems.

What's on Offer

  • Basic Salary of £33,600 to £37,800, dependent on track record, skills & capability.
  • 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Medical Insurance
  • Income protection scheme
  • Access to flexible benefits programme
  • Hybrid - 50% in central London



Closing Date For Applications: Monday 2nd November 10amPeople are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact
Elizabeth Woodforde
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7130658
Phone number
+44 20 7269 2528

Job summary

Job function
Business Support
Subsector
PA
Sector
Financial Services
Where
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Elizabeth Woodforde
Consultant phone
+44 20 7269 2528
Job reference
JN-102026-7130658