Personal Assistant

Company: Next Employment Ltd
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Location: London
Job Description:

Job Description

Personal Assistant – 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract

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We are currently recruiting for an experienced Personal Assistant to join an established Executive PA Support team within the insurance and financial services sector.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and highly organised PA to provide senior-level administrative and secretarial support in a fast-paced environment. This is supporting within the Chief Risk Officer's direct reports and their associated teams so experience supporting CRO would be beneficial.

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The Role

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You will provide high-quality support to senior stakeholders and their wider teams, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of day-to-day activities.

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Key responsibilities will include:

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  • Managing complex diaries and coordinating multiple meetings
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  • Arranging extensive domestic and international travel, including flights, hotels and detailed itineraries
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  • Coordinating committee papers and ensuring deadlines are met
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  • Preparing meeting documentation and ensuring information is distributed to relevant stakeholders
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  • Managing internal and external calls and enquiries
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  • Processing and recording expenses accurately and promptly
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  • Maintaining holiday, sickness and absence records
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  • Organising meetings, venues, catering and other logistical requirements
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  • Providing cover for other PAs and EAs across the wider team
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  • Handling sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
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  • Proactively identifying issues and using initiative to implement effective solutions
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You will be confident working in a busy, professional environment and supporting senior stakeholders.

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You will ideally have:

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  • Previous experience working as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant
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  • Experience within insurance, financial services or a similar professional services environment
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  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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  • Experience managing multiple diaries and competing priorities
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  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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  • Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
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  • A proactive, can-do approach with strong problem-solving skills
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  • The ability to manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately
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If you are an experienced PA looking for a new opportunity on a 6-month fixed-term contract, we would love to hear from you. PLEASE only applying if you have the relevant experience.

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Posted: August 27th, 2026