Challenging and dynamic, this demanding role requires at least three years of experience in a similar position. The successful applicant will be flexible, discreet, mature, well spoken and with excellent communication skills.

This position supports our top executive. It is therefore essential that the successful applicant be able and willing to wear many different hats and be involved in several aspects of the company. The candidate must be able to maintain confidentiality, and exhibit the following work habits: strong interpersonal skills, a calm demeanour, service-minded attitude, and the ability to work both independently and as a team player. As the personal assistant to the MD, you will be the gatekeeper of the Principal’s business activities. Common sense and the ability to work unsupervised are intrinsic requirements as you will be responsible for facilitating the smooth running of the company at a day to day level.

With a high level of responsibility, it is the responsibility of the PA to manage complex calendars, schedule appointments and meetings, reserve exhibition space, appoint external contractors and co-ordinate travel arrangements for all members of the team.

Acting as a liaison between the management and external clients, the PA’s role makes a vital contribution to the success of the business as a whole. In addition to prioritising appointments and business activities, you must take charge of business correspondence, being able to make reasoned decisions and act upon them quickly and efficiently.

The candidate will perform a broad variety of functions to include the following:
• Answer telephone calls. Do follow up on calls. • Check mail, and distribute to correct department supervisors. • Conduct research and compile typed reports and presentations. • Runs personal errands, coordinates personal appointments,