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Personal Assistant (Corporate Affairs), Cirencester
Client: St. James's Place
Location: Cirencester, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 11bd8bf525aa
Job Views: 86
Posted: 22.01.2025
Expiry Date: 08.03.2025
Job Description:
St. James's Place (SJP) works in partnership to plan, grow and protect our clients’ financial futures. We deliver personalised, face-to-face financial advice to our clients, who trust us to manage their money to reach their goals. We provide this service via the Partnership, a network of qualified, expert advisors. We put financial wellbeing and responsible business choices at the heart of everything we do. We believe in the value of difference and know that diverse teams can help us problem solve and innovate for clients.
We look for people to join SJP to make an impact and to contribute to our culture which is based around long term relationships, doing the right thing, and being the best version of ourselves.
Location: Cirencester Office
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: 12 month Fixed-Term Contract
Seniority: Associate
We are seeking a professional and confidential Personal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and coordination support to three Directors in the Corporate Affairs division. This role also involves collaborating with PA colleagues to support operational activities that contribute to the division's strategic objectives.
What you'll be doing:
* Diary and Email Management: Efficiently manage the Director(s) diaries and email inboxes, responding to and delegating emails as appropriate, ensuring the Director(s) can focus on strategic planning.
* Call Handling: Screen and redirect incoming calls, accurately relaying messages. Resolve issues and collaborate closely with senior colleagues as necessary.
* Meeting Coordination: Prepare and circulate meeting agendas, papers, and reports. Attend meetings as a minute taker when required, providing updates on queries and actions.
* Travel Arrangements: Arrange travel and accommodation, including complex overseas travel and hospitality bookings. Occasionally support other colleagues with travel arrangements.
* Event Management: Maintain a diary of important events, ensuring relevant preparations are completed. Assist in planning events for the Director(s) and the wider CA division, handling logistics, budgeting, and liaising with venues.
* Administrative Collaboration: Work closely with other divisional PAs to provide cover and support, collectively delivering key administrative tasks critical to the division's success.
* Project Participation: Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects, taking ownership of specific tasks and delegating as needed.
Who we're looking for:
* Prior experience as a Personal Assistant at the senior management level.
* Proficiency in electronic diary and email management.
* Advanced IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Awareness of financial services sector trends, regulatory environment, and external marketplace dynamics.
* Strong initiative and problem solving skills.
What's in it for you?
* Non-Contributory Pension – 10% (increasing with length of service up to 15%) with further pension matching.
* Parental leave – 6 months full pay.
* 28 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (based on full-time equivalent) with the option to buy up to an additional 5 days holiday.
Flexible Working: We know that everyone works best in different ways, at different times and in different environments. We have introduced a hybrid working policy to provide greater flexibility for part-time work, job-sharing, remote working, and flexibility on hours. Our people are encouraged to work in a flexible way that suits their lifestyle, so please ask the question and start a conversation!
Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.
Reasonable Adjustments: We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all. If you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at.
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