PA to Managing Director, Shipping – 12-14 months FTC

Company: Aldrich & Company Limited
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Location: London
Job Description:

PA to Managing Director, Shipping – 12-14 months FTC

£46,000 + benefits

Ref: 22978

Are you proactive and self-motivated PA with excellent communication skills?

Do you have strong attention to detail with a professional and flexible approach?

Can you adapt quickly to changes, handle multiple tasks and prioritise to meet deadlines?

Our client, a leading shipping company, is looking for an experienced PA to support a Global Managing Director and wider team in an exciting and fast-paced environment.

Monday to Friday in Office – City based

What you’ll be doing day-to-day:

  • Work closely with the Managing Director; anticipating their needs and helping prioritise requests for time and attention from all areas of the business and externally
  • Act as gatekeeper and first point of contact
  • Diary management, coordinating and scheduling meetings, organising meeting rooms, and preparing and circulating agendas
  • Arranging and booking travel
  • Organising events
  • Producing reports, presentations and project work/research
  • Handling all routine administrative matters including answering phone calls and dealing with enquiries/escalating where needed, organising couriers, filing and archiving, processing expenses
  • Supporting the wider team as required within the Department
  • Ad hoc duties as required, to meet the needs of the business

The skills you need to bring:

  • Strong PA experience at a senior level within a global organisation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with people at all levels
  • Highly organised and ability to multitask
  • Able to work calmly under pressure, use initiative and problem solve
  • Confidence and resilience
  • Work well independently as well as within a team
  • Uphold confidentiality and discretion and exercise
  • Advanced MS Office skills

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Posted: October 11th, 2026