Personal Assistant - Temporary

Temporary PA to Executive Directors
Sheffield City Centre | Hybrid | £31,000 | Immediate November Start
Are you an experienced PA or Executive Assistant looking for your next opportunity?
Hays Business Support is recruiting for an established organisation in Sheffield city centre who is looking for an experienced PA to support Executive Directors on an initial temporary basis.
Key vacancy information - this role requires an immediate start in November so we ask that successful applicants be immediately available to start work and not be on notice.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional, fast-paced organisation, with the assignment expected to continue into the New Year and potentially become permanent for the right candidate.
The roleYou will provide high-level PA and administrative support to senior leaders, helping to keep diaries, meetings, communications and day-to-day priorities running smoothly.Key duties will include:

• Managing busy diaries, appointments and email inboxes
• Organising travel, meetings and itineraries
• Liaising with senior internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting Director and Board meetings
• Preparing, formatting and distributing Board papers and documents
• Arranging meetings, events and off-site workshops
• Managing expenses and general executive administration
• Supporting onboarding and induction arrangements
• Keeping accurate records and following up on delegated actions
• Handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Using Microsoft 365, Copilot and other digital/AI tools to improve efficiency
• Providing flexible support across a range of changing priorities

What you'll need to succeedWe're looking for someone who has:

• Previous PA or Executive Assistant experience
• Experience supporting senior management, Directors or Board-level stakeholders
• Excellent organisation and diary management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence dealing with senior stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail
• A proactive and flexible approach
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills
• An interest in technology, AI and smarter ways of working
• The ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Experience supporting Board meetings or preparing Board papers would be particularly beneficial.

What's on offer?

• Salary: £31,000
• Immediate start during November
• Temporary assignment potentially extending into the New Year
• Potential permanent opportunity for the right candidate
• Hours: 9:00am to 5:30pm
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the Sheffield S1 office and 2 days working from home
• Sheffield city centre location

If you're an experienced PA or Executive Assistant who is immediately available and looking for a high-level support role with hybrid working, apply today for further information.
What you need to do now
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