Personal assistant

A leading financial services business based in Manchester City Centre is currently looking for a PA to support a team of three Investment Managers. The role will be busy and varied and requires someone who has previous experience of working within a fast paced PA role. Our client is happy to look at applicants with a minimum of 12 months PA experience who have a willingness to learn and would work well in a team environment. This is a great opportunity to join an award winning business who are forward thinking and dynamic. The role is full time office based and the hours of work are 8.30am-6pm. The main duties of the role will include:- Manage relationships with key external and internal contacts Extensive diary management; arranging meetings, booking meeting rooms and organising catering Organising travel arrangements Collating information and preparing agendas for meetings; circulating agendas and background documentation prior minute taking and follow up of action points taken Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external client and investees; many of which will be high profile senior executives and non-exec directors Extensive liaison with internal infrastructure and investment team to support and manage team client internal and external events Pro-active management of contact list via CRM System Support project work as required to help the investment activity (marketing, investment processes, portfolio admin etc.) Preparation of reports, memos, letters and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and/or presentation software Prepare and manage responses to incoming correspondence containing routine enquiries Manage and coordinate the set up and running of events (both internally and externally) General administration; e.g. photocopying, filing, postage Set up of virtual meetings, teleconferences etc. Respond to general office management queries from staff Screen and direct telephone calls as required Covering/supporting the PA as needed Essential skills and experience Proven experience working as a PA Experience supporting at Senior Executive level Knowledge of administrative and secretarial procedures with an advanced knowledge of MS packages Highly organised with excellent ability to coordinate of people and resources with a hands on and can do attitude Outstanding communication skills and professional, courteous manner and the ability to get the best out of people. Calm and measured will the confidence and ability to take of control of the smooth and efficient running of the Director’s office. Experience ideally gained within a corporate financial or professional services environment, corporate and or blue chip environment High level of attention to detail. The company are offering a competitive salary of £28-35,000 DOE plus excellent benefits. The role is office based in Manchester City centre and is to start asap. Job Types: Permanent, Full-time Salary: £25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year Benefits: Company events Company pension Employee discount Life insurance Private medical insurance Sick pay Schedule: Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: Performance bonus Education: A-Level or equivalent (required) Experience: Office Administration: 2 years (required) Work Location: In person