Personal Assistant

Role: 

Personal Assistant

Description:

We are seeking a professional, versatile, proactive individual with excellent administrative skills to provide a confidential, streamlined service to the Managing Director and his team of Directors. The successful candidate will be someone with a positive can-do attitude who is comfortable helping wherever needed.

Responsible to:

Managing Director

Location:

Blisworth, Northamptonshire

Position:

Full time, Permanent

Responsibilities:                 

• Provide day-to-day administrative and general support to the Managing Director
• Respond positively and proactively to work issued directly by the Managing Director and his Direct reports.
• Act as a point of contact for site staff
• Scheduling appointments and organising diary entries.
• Setting reminders for meetings and appointments, act as ‘gatekeeper’ to meeting requests, ensuring adequate time allocation/travel time for meetings.
• Assist with travel and hotel arrangements.
• Taking notes at meetings, preparing the minutes and subsequently distributing to all participants.
• Follow up on agreed action items from meetings.
• Provide e-mail management support including organisation and filtering of e-mail inbox.
• Assist with planning and delivery of corporate, regional and any special events
• Preparation of PowerPoint presentations as required
• Produce, print, collate information, organise and ensure the distribution of papers/reports in advance of meetings and seminars.
• Support with dealing with direct contact with customers, suppliers and sub-contractors
• Provide administrative support as required by the Managing Director and direct reports
• File management including collating and filing expenses.
• Raise orders using COINs
• Approve holiday requests on behalf of Direct reports
• Provide assistance to HR as and when required
• Manage the day-to-day smooth running of the regional office
• Provide cover as required for the Managing Director in their absence

This list is not exhaustive

Experience:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills is essential
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organisation and people management skills.
• Ability to prioritise and multitask efficiently.
• Ability to respect confidentiality whilst also acting with discretion and tact is essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Flexible, hands-on approach
• Full UK driving license is essential
• A background in construction would be beneficial but not essential

Benefits:

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank holidays
• Bonus Scheme
• BUPA Cover

This list is not exhaustive

If you are interested in applying for this position, please email [email protected]. Deadline for applications are 17th April 2026.