Personal Assistant (British company)
Full-time
Junior
UK-BASED COMPANY
SALARY: R27,000 – R32,000 PER MONTH/ R324,000 – R384,000 PER YEAR
Job Description
This is a remote position.
A UK-based client is seeking a world-class experienced Personal Assistant who is highly organised, creative, and proactive. You will join a dynamic and fast-growing business in the UK property investment training space as an independent contractor. This is a full-time remote position, and we are looking for a talented individual who is passionate about helping businesses grow, loves a challenge, and is excited to take on a variety of tasks. This role offers a dual-focus combining personal and business assistance. Your ability to organise, communicate, and proactively solve problems will be instrumental in driving efficiency across all areas of the business
Key Responsibilities:
- Calendar and Schedule Management
- Communication and Relationship Management
- Sales Administration Support
- Task and Project Management
- Research and Document Management
- Process and System Improvement
- Travel Coordination
- Expense Management
- Social Media and Community Management
In addition to several areas of delivery you will be expected to:
● Ensure the Director’s calendar is organised and running efficiently.
● Schedule and confirm meetings
● Prepare agendas and reminders
● Manage the Director’s email inbox and communications, drafting responses and handling inquiries.
● Liaise with the sales team to confirm availability and track progress.
● Collaborate on creating debt and payment plan reports.
● Prioritise, organise and monitor tasks to ensure deadlines are consistently met.
● Adjust schedules proactively to accommodate new priorities.
● Conduct high-level research to assist with strategic decision-making.
● Proofread and organise documents, reports, and presentations.
● Create and implement end-to-end processes and systems to enhance efficiency.
● Arrange business travel, including flights, accommodations, and transportation.
● Track and manage the Director’s expenses, preparing accurate reports.
● Reconcile reports against budgets and receipts.
● Post and schedule content on social media platforms to maintain the Director’s online presence.
● Monitor and engage with the education community, answering questions and fostering positive interactions.
Analyse engagement metrics and provide feedback for improvement
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
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Creativity and innovation –creating content and solving problems.Excellent communication skills – Both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally across different platforms.
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Attention to detail – Strong proofreading skills for checking grammar, spelling, and formatting.
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Customer-focused mindset – You enjoy adding value and ensuring client satisfaction.
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Resilience and problem-solving – You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can think on your feet.
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A passion for simplicity and efficiency – You focus on streamlining processes and avoiding unnecessary complexity.
The Essentials for the Role
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Tech-savviness – Comfortable using tools like Google Suite, Asana, and social media platforms.
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Familiarity with project management software such as Trello or Asana is a plus
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Proven experience as a PA or full-time Virtual Assistant or in a similar demanding, administrative or support role
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Strong organisational and time management skills
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Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure
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A creative and proactive mindset with the ability to generate new ideas
Benefits
Why join this team?
- Days off during the Christmas holiday period
- 28 days’ holiday plus an extra day’s holiday for every year
- Bereavement leave
- Team buddy system for ongoing support
- Financial support for training and development
- Incredible maternity support packages
Also good to know:
- Fully remote working
- Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm UK time / 10.30a to 6.30pm SA time
- Lunch Break: 1 Hour
- Evenings and weekends may be required occasionally.
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