The Role's Purpose

As a Personal Assistant, you will provide day-to-day organisational and administrative support to members of the Senior Leadership Team including the Chief Operating Officer, Chief People Officer and Chief Financial Officer. This will include diary and travel management, relationship building and communication, to both internal teams and external clients and customers. This role will play a key role strategically and operationally in supporting the SLT in leading the Plexal team.

What You'll Do

Manage complex calendars using Outlook/Teams, ensuring effective scheduling across time zones and priorities
Coordinate high-level internal and external meetings
Screen emails and draft responses
Book travel, accommodation, and logistics
Process expenses and raise purchase orders
Prepare basic documents and correspondence
Act as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders
Build strong relationships internally and externally
Handle sensitive information with discretion
Liaise with internal teams to support priorities
Ensure deadlines and commitments are met
Track key actions and ensure follow-through
Support event planning, internal meetings and team away days
Improve processes and systems for executive efficiency
Support company-wide initiatives or projects
Business travel across Plexal sites may be required
This role may require Security Clearance (See more on clearance eligibility.)

Your Skills

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
Confidence to seek out information across the business and push back on conflicting priorities
Discretion with sensitive and confidential information
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with C-level executives and stakeholders
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically:
Microsoft Outlook, Teams and Calendar management tools
SharePoint and OneDrive for document management

Who You Are

Self-motivated and highly organised
Ability to thrive in ambiguous scenarios
Ability to work in a high-pace environment
Willing to learn and develop

Why us?

In return we will offer you:

Salary: £35,000 up to £40,000 depending on skills and experience
Annual bonus scheme
A generous pension scheme (with a company contribution of up to 10%)
Private healthcare, life assurance and critical illness cover
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Volunteering day