High-level administrative and organizational support for an executive or individual, managing schedules, correspondence (emails, calls, mail), travel, meetings, and reports, while acting as a gatekeeper and liaison, requiring discretion, excellent communication, and problem-solving to free up the principal's time for core duties, with roles sometimes extending to personal errands and household management.
Key Responsibilities:
· Diary & Schedule Management: Organizing appointments, meetings, and events; managing calendars.
· Communication Handling: Screening calls/emails, drafting correspondence, managing mail, and acting as a liaison.
· Travel Coordination: Booking flights, accommodation, and transport; creating itineraries.
· Document Preparation: Typing, editing, compiling reports, presentations, and taking meeting minutes.
· Administrative Systems: Maintaining files, databases, and office procedures.
· Project & Task Support: Conducting research, managing small projects, and handling ad-hoc requests.
· Confidentiality & Discretion: Handling sensitive information with professionalism.
· Personal Duties: May include personal errands, event planning, or managing household staff/bills (especially in private PA roles).
Key Skills:
Exceptional organization and time management, Strong verbal and written communication, Proactive problem-solving and anticipating needs, High level of discretion and professionalism, and Adaptability to changing priorities.