Personal Assistant (PA)

Market Harborough - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly capable commercially minded Personal Assistant to support the Managing Director the strategic enabler to the Managing Director ensuring priorities are executed decisions are followed through and the business operates efficiently at the highest level.

This is not a traditional PA role focused on personal errands or lifestyle management.

This role requires confidence discretion exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage complexity across multiple workstreams.

Key Purpose of the Role

To maximise the Managing Directors effectiveness by:

Structuring prioritising and coordinating business activities
Ensuring strategic initiatives progress from decision to delivery
Acting as a central point of organisation across senior stakeholders
Proactively identifying risks gaps and opportunities within the business

This role is focused on business organisation and forward momentum rather than diary only or personal support.

Key Responsibilities

Business & Organisational Support

Act as a trusted organisational partner to the Managing Director managing priorities across strategic operational and commercial activities
Ensure key business initiatives projects and decisions are tracked progressed and delivered
Monitor progress against objectives and proactively flag delays risks or misalignment

Strategic Coordination

Prepare and structure materials for senior leadership meetings board meetings and strategic reviews
Capture actions decisions and outcomes ensuring follow-up and execution
Liaise with senior leadership external partners and stakeholders on behalf of the Managing Director
Act as a filter and gatekeeper ensuring focus remains on high-value priorities

Operational Effectiveness

Design and maintain effective systems processes and workflows to support the Managing Director and wider team
Coordinate cross-functional activity ensuring alignment between departments
Support planning cycles including quarterly priorities annual objectives and business reviews
Anticipate operational challenges and proactively propose solutions

Skills & Experience

Proven experience as a PA Executive Assistant Office Manager or a similar role supporting a Managing Director CEO or senior executive
Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of how businesses operate
Excellent written and verbal communication skills