PA to Director

Description:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our established client as the Director’s PA in a prestigious, faith-based, educational organisation.

This is a sought after and pivotal role that will provide exemplary administrative support to the Director and Founder of the institution, acting as a main point of contact for their extensive international community. This is an evolving role that will sit within the Director’s close-knit administrative team, working in a pool of staff – you must be happy supporting collaboratively, on site, each day.

Please note that this role requires a candidate who can commit to 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This role will require working up to 14 Saturdays per year in addition, remunerated at an enhanced rate.

If you are a focussed, committed and accurate candidate who takes pride in the highest standards of professional support, this could be the opportunity for you!

PA to Director Responsibilities

The main duties for this role include but are not limited to:

Complex diary management, coordinating organisational, academic and personal commitments
Drafting impeccably worded correspondence, in accordance with their standard processes
Event organisation, often liaising with VIPs, senior international contacts, and royalty
Greeting and hosting high profile visitors, acting as point of contact for academics
Managing the Director’s travel arrangements, including transport and detailed itineraries
Meeting attendance and minute taking
PA to Director Rewards

In addition to a competitive salary and the opportunity to work alongside a luminary in the community, our client offers a rewarding holiday allowance of 35 days per year (inclusive of bank holidays), a generous pension scheme, excellent free lunches during term time and on-site parking. 

The Company

Our client is an established education provider. They focus on the multi-disciplinary study of religion and culture and offer a stunning and impressive setting for work in Oxford.

PA to Director Experience Essentials

In order to excel in this position, the following will be essential:

Previous experience in a PA or senior secretarial role will be key. Due to the setup in the office, you will be required to work as part of an administrative team; please only apply if you are content with this structure.
Impeccable secretarial skills, including formal letter writing, diary management, minutes and travel arrangements.
Professional and proper communication skills (both verbal and written). 
Maintenance of confidentiality at all times; tactful and discreet with information.
Exposure in a comparable industry which demonstrates similar adherence to professional standards is vital.
PA to Director Location

Our client is located in OX3 and has onsite parking. They are based near the main public transport routes also.

Action

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