A leading engineering company have an immediate requirement for a Personal Assistant to the Managing Director to join them at their offices in Laindon, Essex. Kek Skills: PA, Personal Assistant Location: Laindon, Essex. SS15 6AB Salary Circa £40,000 - £45,000 benefits As Personal Assistant to the Managing Director you will be office based and it is essential you have previous experience of supporting an MD for a large organisation. Skills and Attributes Required: Efficient, confident and passionate PA who has experience supporting directors at a senior level. Highly organised with excellent time management, multitasking skills and a meticulous attention to detail. High level of discretion and trustworthiness. Able to work on own initiative and without direction. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to deal with clients and colleagues at all levels. Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office with good touch-typing speed. Personable, positive character and a team player. Typical Duties Extensive diary management Meeting coordination and scheduling, including preparing agendas and minutes Booking, planning and coordinating UK and overseas travel Preparing, formatting and issuing correspondence and documents Inbox and to-do list management Liaising internally and externally with individuals/teams and clients on behalf of the MD Organising refreshments/lunches for meetings Attending meetings and taking minutes as required Planning and organising corporate events, meetings, conferences and exhibitions Preparing and submitting expenses Office administration and any other ad hoc duties that may arise The successful applicant will be eligible for a pension scheme and generous other benefits. Please click apply now for more details