PA

Our client, based in Cambridge, is looking for a PA to join their team. This is a permanent role; office based, 8.30am-4.30pm, Monday-Friday. The ideal candidate will have previous experience supporting a senior team. The PA role is varied and demanding; the ideal candidate will deliver effective, high-level support, in a fast-paced environment. The role needs an experienced and confident candidate, able to anticipate needs and prioritise competing demands.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Diary Management
• Scheduling internal and external meetings, briefings, and events
• Travel booking
• First point of contact for the senior team
• Inbox management
• Correspondence within the team and with internal and external stakeholders
• Meeting arrangements: booking rooms, equipment and refreshments; preparing agendas, reports and documentation; taking and distributing minutes.
• Project management support: supporting projects with documents and reports; proofreading; collating and presenting data when necessary.
• Event management: supporting with event coordination when required.

To be suitable for this role, candidates will need to have the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience in a similar role (senior management level)
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent qualifications)
• Qualifications or training in administration, secretarial skills, or office management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and produce highly accurate work
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written English
• Proven ability to work with confidentiality and discretion
• Able to work independently while also able to support team members
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Flexibility in approach to work; able to work evenings/weekends when required.