Job Description
PA to Managing Director, Shipping – 12-14 months FTC £46,000 + benefits 22978 Are you proactive and self-motivated PA with excellent communication skills? Do you have strong attention to detail with a professional and flexible approach? Can you adapt quickly to changes, handle multiple tasks and prioritise to meet deadlines? Our client, a leading shipping company, is looking for an experienced PA to support a Global Managing Director and wider team in an exciting and fast-paced environment. Monday to Friday in Office – City based What you’ll be doing day-to-day: Work closely with the Managing Director; anticipating their needs and helping prioritise requests for time and attention from all areas of the business and externally Act as gatekeeper and first point of contact Diary management, coordinating and scheduling meetings, organising meeting rooms, and preparing and circulating agendas Arranging and booking travel Organising events Producing reports, presentations and project work/research Handling all routine administrative matters including answering phone calls and dealing with enquiries/escalating where needed, organising couriers, filing and archiving, processing expenses Supporting the wider team as required within the Department Ad hoc duties as required, to meet the needs of the business The skills you need to bring: Strong PA experience at a senior level within a global organisation Excellent written and verbal communication skills with people at all levels Highly organised and ability to multitask Able to work calmly under pressure, use initiative and problem solve Confidence and resilience Work well independently as well as within a team Uphold confidentiality and discretion and exercise Advanced MS Office skills