Personal Assistant to the CEO – Fixed-Term

This mining head office in Worcester needs an assistant who thinks two steps ahead. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

This post is Worcester-based, with most of your time spent at a mining head office.

• Keep sensitive files locked and access limited to those who need it.
• Book local and international travel, visas and accommodation.
• Prepare expense claims and reconcile the company credit card.
• Manage one or two diaries in Outlook and protect focus time.
• Coordinate with other PAs to find meeting slots across diaries.
• Draft letters, reports and presentations in the house style.
• Arrange events, client lunches and year-end functions.

• Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Discreet with board, salary and legal information
• At least 4 years supporting a senior manager or director
• Excellent written English and polished emails
• Available for the odd early start or late finish
• Calm when plans change at the last minute

• Minute-taking or company secretarial training
• A driver's licence for errands
• Afrikaans or another second language for client work

• Parking in a secure basement
• 13th cheque and performance bonus
• Medical aid and provident fund
• Hybrid days once settled in

• Expect practical tests on Word formatting, Excel and minute-taking, so brush up on styles and tables first.
• Mention a problem you solved before your boss knew about it; that story wins PA interviews.