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Job Description:

We are seeking an outstanding Personal Assistant to provide high-level business and personal support to a C-Suite executive within a leading financial services organisation. This is a trusted role requiring exceptional discretion, sound judgement, and the confidence to operate at the most senior level.

The Role

You will act as a key strategic support to the executive, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations while managing complex priorities, communications, and logistics. The role combines traditional PA responsibilities with broader executive and personal support in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Proactive and complex diary management, including multi-time-zone scheduling and prioritisation
  • Managing inboxes, calls, and correspondence, acting as a gatekeeper and responding on behalf of the executive where appropriate
  • Coordinating internal and external meetings at Board and senior leadership level, including preparation of agendas, packs, and briefing notes
  • Arranging business and personal travel, managing itineraries, logistics, and last-minute changes
  • Liaising confidently with Board members, senior executives, clients, and external stakeholders
  • Supporting business operations including expenses, compliance-related administration, document management, and confidential record-keeping
  • Providing discreet personal support as required (e.g. appointments, personal travel, ad-hoc requests)
  • Assisting with Board meetings, offsites, and executive events
  • Anticipating needs, identifying risks, and resolving issues independently

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant supporting C-Suite or Board-level executives, ideally within financial services
  • Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
  • Absolute discretion, integrity, and professionalism
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong stakeholder management skills at senior and external levels
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail
  • Job Type

    Permanent, Full Time

  • Work Authorisation

    No

  • Industry Sector Secretarial, PAs, Administration
  • Years Experience

    2+ years

  • Career Level

    Experienced (Non-Manager)

  • Educational level

    'A' level/Higher or equivalent

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