Personal Assistant

Job description

·  Location
Chelmsford, Essex
·  Salary
£ 18000 - £ 24000 / Year
·  Category
Office and Secretarial - Executive PA
·  Job type
Permanent
·  Industry
Office and Secretarial
·  External Reference
JN-122019-110650

Do you have excellent communication skills? Do you have outstanding time management and organisation skills?

If so, we are currently recruiting a Personal Assistant to join our reputable client in Chelmsford. As a Personal Assistant (PA) you'll work closely with senior managerial staff to provide administrative support, diary management and travel arrangements.

Day to day, your responsibilities will include:

·  devising/maintaining office systems, including data management and filing

·  arranging travel, visas and accommodation, and occasionally travelling with the manager to take notes or dictation at meetings or to provide general assistance during presentations

·  screening phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate

·  meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority

·  organising and maintaining diaries and making appointments

·  dealing with incoming email, faxes and post, often corresponding on behalf of the manager

·  carrying out background research and presenting findings

·  organising and attending meetings and ensuring the manager is well prepared for meetings

·  liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff

The ideal candidate will have:

·  exceptional written and oral communication skills

·  excellent word processing and IT skills, including knowledge of Microsoft office

·  the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

·  excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work on your own initiative

·  high attention to detail

·  ability to handle things with discretion and an understanding of confidentiality issues.

Hours: 9:00AM - 5:30AM

Salary: £18,000 - £24,000

Benefits include:
23 days holiday plus bank holidays, free parking

If you are interested in this position, please apply now or phone Adecco Chelmsford on 01245 268666.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a full interview with us first.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we can only contact shortlisted candidates.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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