PA to the Md and Commercial Director

Our client within the Marine leisure industry is looking for a PA to manage the day-to-day workload and office of the Managing Director and the Group Commercial Director.

The role will consist of day to day diary management, travel and accommodation arrangements, arranging meetings, screening telephone calls, liaising with Members, Exhibitors and Partners, managing emails, schedules and writing letters.

The candidate must have worked a similar role and be a flexible team player, preferably working to Board level. A good understanding of Microsoft Office is essential alongside the ability to prioritise work in a demanding environment, whilst working accurately and efficiently.

The successful candidate will be required to attend both the London and Southampton Boat Shows for the duration of the Shows.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PA to join a fantastic company who look after there employees. Excellent working hours.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Extensive PA knowledge
To deal diplomatically with exhibitors and BMF members at all levels
Working with Directors to Board level
Dealing with marketing agencies and suppliers, sponsors and partners
Good written and oral communicator
Microsoft Word/PowerPoint/Excel/customer relations/databases/ websites is essential
Ability to prioritise work in a demanding environment, working quickly and efficiently
Must be able to work on own initiate and manage workload whilst being confident to make decisions or refer as necessary
The ability to deal with confidential aspects with discretion and tact
Writing correspondence, board papers and reports
The ability to communicate confidently and assertively with good inter-personnel skills both face to face and over the telephone to relevant parties.
A strong, dependable team player, with stamina and a flexible approach to work, and who is aware of own performance when working within a high pressure environment. If you are an experienced PA and are interested in this position & meet the above requirements then please apply.

Parkside Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Parkside Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.