Temporary Personal Assistant
Salary: £16.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary
Location: Winchester
Start Date: ASAP
My client is looking for an experienced Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and organisational support to a senior member of the team and their project teams. This is a great opportunity for someone who is highly organised, proactive, and confident managing a busy and varied workload.
Main Duties
Managing a busy and complex diary, including scheduling, and organising meetings
Handling and responding to emails, telephone calls, and general correspondence
Acting as the main point of contact for the senior team member and project teams
Organising meetings, preparing agendas and taking accurate minutes
Preparing meeting briefings, documents, and reports
Making business travel arrangements including flights, transport, and accommodation
Preparing travel itineraries and maps
Managing and processing expenses, including reconciling company card expenditure
Proof-reading letters, reports, and project documentation
Maintaining accurate and organised filing systems
Liaising with clients, contractors, colleagues, and external contacts
Supporting client entertainment, events, and PR activities
Following up on meeting actions and ensuring tasks are completed
Providing general administrative support across the wider team
Covering for other PAs when required
Handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion
About You
Highly organised and methodical
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail
Confident managing a busy and complex diary
Able to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines
Proactive and able to anticipate what is needed
Confident working independently and using your own initiative
Professional and confident when dealing with clients and senior staff
Able to remain calm and organised in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal English
Good IT skills and confident using Microsoft Office
Flexible and willing to support with a variety of administrative duties
Experience & Requirements
Previous experience working as a PA or EA is essential
Experience managing diaries, meetings, and correspondence
Experience arranging travel and processing expenses
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately
Full, clean driving license is essential
Willingness to travel when required
An interest in architecture, arts or design would be advantageous