via reed · 29 May 2026 ·8 days ago

Personal Assistant 20 hours

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Leicester Contract GBP 31,356 – 35,100
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Job Vacancy: Personal Assistant (PA) - Additional Hours (Temporary)

Pay Rate: £18.00 per hour - including holiday pay

Contract Type: Temporary (End Date: November 2026)

Hours: 20 hours per week


About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organised, proactive, and adaptable colleague to join their PA team. This temporary role offers excellent variety and is ideal for someone who takes initiative, thrives under pressure, and can confidently manage multiple competing priorities.


While prior administrative experience is essential, you will receive role-specific training and a supportive onboarding process to ensure your success.


Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will provide vital administrative and coordination support across a range of high-profile activities, including:

  • Meeting Support: Producing accurate minutes and tracking action points.

  • Event Coordination: Assisting in the planning and delivery of corporate events for multiple parties.

  • Diary Management: Coordinating and scheduling station visits, staff engagement events and director visits.

  • Financial Administration: Handling basic financial duties, including processing purchase orders and reconciliation of credit card transactions.

  • Document Management: Formatting professional reports and managing general correspondence.

  • General PA Duties: Providing ad-hoc administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the executive team.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Proven experience in an administrative, PA or secretarial role.

  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

  • Confident use of Excel

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal (essential for minutes and report formatting).

  • A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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