PA/Team Assistant
| Posting date: | 22 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £35,000.0 to £40,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Paying £35,000 - £40,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 July 2025 |
| Location: | Darlington, County Durham, TS1 1QA |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4699770_1750611199 |
Summary
Your new company
An exciting opportunity to join our client who is seeking a Team Assistant to support their Managing Director and growing leadership team.
Your new role
As Team Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of a fast-paced executive office. You'll work closely with the Managing Director and wider leadership team, managing diaries, coordinating travel, organising meetings and events, and acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
This is a dynamic and evolving role, ideal for someone who thrives in a start-up environment and is excited by the opportunity to help shape a new organisation from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage complex diaries and scheduling for the Managing Director
- Coordinate domestic and international travel logistics
- Organise board meetings, conferences, and off-site events
- Prepare and manage correspondence and documentation with discretion
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Support general office administration and guest reception
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced environment
- Highly organised, proactive, and adaptable to change
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Professional, discreet, and confident in handling confidential information
What you'll get in return
- Work alongside industry leaders in a collaborative, start-up culture
- Shape the future of a new company from its earliest stages
- Enjoy opportunities for growth and development as the business scales
- Benefit from a 10% flexible allowance to spend on healthcare, pension, or other benefits tailored to your needs
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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