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Temporary Personal Assistant

27 300 – 31 200 £
ContractExperience not specifiedOn-siteSlough

About this job

Personal Assistant - Slough - £13-£16 per hour – Hybrid

About the Client

Our client is a government organisation providing essential services based in Slough, the organisation has a strong focus on achieving positive outcomes for the communities it supports.

About the Job

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Personal Assistant to provide high-level support to senior Directors, working closely with the wider Executive Support Team.

You will be responsible for keeping demanding schedules, meetings and administrative processes running efficiently while handling sensitive information with discretion. The position requires someone who can anticipate priorities, work independently and build effective relationships across the organisation and with external partners.

Duties will include:

  • Coordinating Directors' workloads, priorities and day-to-day business activities.
  • Managing complex diaries, schedules and forward planning to ensure senior leaders' time is used effectively.
  • Monitoring Director mailboxes, prioritising correspondence and ensuring actions are followed through with the appropriate colleagues.
  • Preparing and coordinating senior-level documentation, correspondence and meeting materials.
  • Organising operational and leadership meetings, including producing agendas, distributing papers and taking accurate minutes.
  • Establishing effective administrative processes to support Directors and their senior management teams.
  • Providing additional support across the Executive Support Team and covering colleagues when required.
  • Assisting with Board and senior leadership matters when needed.
  • Maintaining records and monitoring key statutory requirements, ensuring relevant colleagues are aware of deadlines, progress and outstanding actions.
  • Handling confidential and sensitive matters appropriately, including information relating to safeguarding.
  • Supporting the preparation and provision of management information.
  • Liaising with internal teams and partner organisations to ensure senior leaders receive timely information and support.

About the Successful Applicant

You will have proven PA experience supporting Director-level stakeholders, with excellent diary management, organisation, minute-taking and written communication skills. You will be confident handling confidential information, balancing competing priorities and working with minimal supervision. Strong Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint skills are required.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will join a friendly and supportive environment where teamwork, learning and professional development are strongly encouraged. The organisation offers clear career pathways, excellent training and development opportunities and flexible working

Market insight

25% below median
39 128 £

Based on 8 offers with salary for Jobs on-site in Slough

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