Temporary PA - Allen Associates : Job Details

Are you an experienced PA with a high degree of confidentiality and trustworthiness? If you enjoy drafting technical minutes, building strong working relationships, and liaising with senior academics, this could be the perfect assignment for you!

This is a full time, office based role and there is no parking on site, so please factor this in when considering your application.

Please note, this is a temporary position paid on a weekly PAYE basis. The role will start quickly, so lengthy notice periods wouldn’t be feasible.

Temporary PA Responsibilities

• Organising various meetings, including preparation of agendas and meeting papers, booking of rooms, catering and AV requirements
• Minute taking during all meetings and committees
• Preparation of correspondence
• Managing complex diaries
• Dealing with incoming ‘phone calls and enquiries
• Maintaining and organising filing systems
• Updating handbooks.

Temporary PA Rewards

Alongside a competitive hourly rate, you will receive the following benefits:

• Holiday pay
• Valuable experience in a highly regarded organisation
• Free, delicious, cooked lunches

The Company

Our client is a world leader in their field.

Temporary PA Experience

• It will be important that candidates can demonstrate senior EA or PA experience, gained within an academic setting;
• Excellent IT skills – to be fully competent in the use of all aspects of Microsoft Office and SharePoint, and willingness to learn new applications when required;
• Financial literacy – the candidate should have a working understanding of how a finance function works;
• Accuracy, attention to detail and an organised and methodical approach to work;
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and to routinely reprioritise to meet deadlines;
• Strong interpersonal skills – capacity to deal confidently with a wide-ranging mix of people;
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.

Location

Due to the Central location of the college, there is no parking available. However, the office is very easily reached via public transport or bicycle!

Apply today, either online or directly to:

Catherine Stokes | Allen Associates | 

Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit www.allen-associates.co.uk and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. For our latest vacancies follow our Jobs on Twitter