Your new company
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Personal Assistant to provide high-level support to the Managing Director of a well-established manufacturing organisation based in the Cockermouth area.
This is an ongoing temporary assignment and would suit a confident, highly organised PA who is comfortable working closely with senior leadership and managing a varied and fast-paced workload.
Your new role
Directly supporting the Managing Director, you will provide comprehensive PA and administrative support, ensuring their day-to-day workload, meetings and priorities are managed effectively.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing dedicated PA support to the Managing Director
• Extensive diary management and meeting coordination
• Preparing and setting meeting agendas
• Attending meetings and producing accurate minutes
• Monitoring actions and following up on agreed points
• Coordinating appointments, meetings and schedules
• Providing administrative support across a range of projects
• Preparing documents, correspondence and meeting information
• Liaising professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Managing confidential and sensitive information
• Prioritising competing demands and responding to changing requirements
• Providing wider executive and administrative support as required

What you'll need to succeed
We are looking for an experienced PA, Executive Assistant or senior-level administrator who is comfortable supporting at Managing Director or senior leadership level.
You will ideally have:

• Previous PA, EA or senior administrative experience
• Strong diary management and organisational skills
• Excellent minute-taking experience
• Confidence preparing agendas and supporting formal meetings
• Experience providing administrative support to projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise effectively within a busy environment
• A professional and discreet approach to confidential information
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• The confidence to work independently and use your own initiative

Previous experience within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
What you'll get in return

• Ongoing temporary assignment paying anywhere between £15.23-£20.11 per hour
• Full-time hours - Monday to Friday
• Opportunity to work within an established manufacturing organisation
• Varied PA and project support responsibilities
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to start quickly and make an immediate impact

What you need to do now

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