Personal Assistant

We are currently recruiting for an Executive Assistant on behalf of our well-established client based in Wrexham. This is a full time, permanent opportunity.

The successful candidate must have experience working in or for a manufacturing company.

Salary from £32,000 DOE.

Working: Monday to Thursday 8am - 4:30pm and Friday 8am - 1:30pm.

Role Summary:

To provide a high-level of confidential support to the Chief Operating Officer by providing a full secretarial and administrative service. The employee will willingly undertake, upon request, any other task they are able to perform. Elements of the role may vary as new technology, procedures and equipment are introduced.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as point of contact between the COO and internal / external clients
• Handling and responding to all correspondence including phone calls, emails, and letters
• Manage diary, schedule meetings and appointments.
• Booking and arranging travel, transport, and accommodation.
• Taking notes at meetings, preparing the minutes, and subsequently distributing to all participants
• Preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence
• Liaising with staff, suppliers, and clients
• Preparing an expenses report and maintaining a filling system
• Purchase admin duties required

Person Specification:

• The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver with exceptional communication skills and meticulous attention for detail.
• Excellent organisation and people management skills
• Ability to prioritise and multitask efficiently.
• Effective time management skills
• Strong communication skills
• Discretion and tact
• Should have 5 General Certificates in Secondary Education (GCSE), including passes in Mathematics and English
• Professional PA/ EA and Administration Skills Certificate Level 3
• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills, including Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.

Benefits:

• Pension: 5% min personal contribution, Company contribution of 3%
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Life Insurance: 2 x annual salary
• Death in Service
• Sick pay scheme