Personal Assistant
| Posting date: | 14 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £18.00 to £20.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | 18 per hour plus |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 August 2025 |
| Location: | Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1DN |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4716378_1755183777 |
Summary
My client is urgently seeking a highly experienced and proactive Personal Assistant to support senior leadership on a short-term basis. This is a fast-paced, high-responsibility role requiring exceptional organisational skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-level administrative support to senior executives
- Manage complex diaries and coordinate meetings across multiple stakeholders
- Take accurate and professional meeting minutes
- Prepare documents, presentations, and reports using advanced MS Office tools
- Liaise confidently with internal and external contacts
- Prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines autonomously
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience supporting senior-level professionals
- Able to work full-time on-site in Hemel Hempstead (5 days/week)
- Strong initiative and ability to work independently
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment
- Experience in large matrix organisations; public sector background is a plus
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent diary management and minute-taking skills
What We Offer
- Immediate start with a respected local authority
- Competitive hourly rate
- Opportunity to contribute meaningfully in a dynamic public sector setting
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