PA / Secretary Full time, office-based, permanent role Monday - Friday - 35 hours per week Salary £40,000 per annum Generous holiday and benefits package Based London WC1X area - ( walking distance from Kings Cross station) To support a small team of regional managers providing a professional secretarial, administrative and organisational assistance in all areas of their work and observing confidentiality. This is a very varied and interesting role as each manager has a different remit. Therefore, a PA with a "can do" and flexible approach and a calm and unflappable demeanour will thrive within this role. Key Responsibilities: Diary management Managing e-mails Fielding telephone calls including media enquiries; Assist with correspondence and drafting replies on their behalf Accurate production of letters, memos, reports and any other correspondence as required, to include originating and responding to correspondence. Sorting and organising mail; Relevant work relating to meetings and conferences Organise the engagements by coordinating and administering internal and external meetings, including inviting attendees, the booking of venues, travel and accommodation. To provide support for meetings, minute taking, typing and distribution of minutes to relevant parties. To report to and work collaboratively with the Executive Assistant to the General Secretary and Heads of Department, to ensure offices work efficiently, effectively Act as a key representative of the providing informed professional and courteous responses to external enquiries and creating correspondence as and when requested To keep up to date with current issues being tackled and managed by the organisation Demonstrate a clear understanding of the political, technological and economic factors currently being faced by members. Person specification: The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes: 1-2 years experience (minimum) as PA / Secretary ideally at a senior level Excellent organisational skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills High level of proficiency in MS Office - Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point Fast accurate keyboard skills and working knowledge of databases Minute taking skills and experience Strong attention to detail Ability to multi-task under pressure and work to strict deadlines handling a varied and a high volume of work at times A can do flexible and collaborative team player Calm and unflappable demeanour PA experience gained within a not for profit, membership organisation or union will be a distinct advantage Genuine interest in current affairs, politics and its impact on society within the UK