Personal Assistant

A fabulous opportunity has arisen for a PA to join a prestigious global architectural /design practice.

The successful PA will enjoy building working relationships across the studio and other departments, working with Partners and project teams and providing high level assistance wherever the business dictates. As a flexible PA ‘cover’ within the Administration team, an adaptable and resourceful approach is required.

This is a busy and demanding office based role, ideal for an individual with a broad skill set, looking to work in a creative setting.

Duties will include:

• Diary management – organising meetings, setting up video conferences and arranging catering when required
• Arranging travel, hotel bookings and organising visa applications
• Processing team expenses
• Document management and producing weekly reports
• Undertaking research
• Assisting with ad hoc projects
• Administrative tasks

Experience/Skills:

• At least 2-3 years’ previous experience of working in a PA/Team Assistant role
• Flexibility and willingness to help out – your responsibilities will vary according to the needs of the business and the colleagues you are covering
• An ability to manage and prioritise tasks effectively
• Excellent communication skills
• Intermediate/Advanced level IT skills.

We are ideally looking for an experienced PA / Team Assistant who is available at short notice for interview and to start.

This role will pay £33,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience) plus excellent benefits

Lily Shippen are experts in recruiting top business support and Human Resources talent, including PAs, EAs, Receptionists, Private PAs and Office Managers as well as Generalists, L&D, Recruitment (Experienced and Graduate) and HR Operations, on a temporary, permanent and fixed-term contract basis. We work with clients across the UK from our offices in London and Manchester, as well as servicing international and remote roles.