Personal Assistant

Location: Saffron Walden Type: Permanent Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 35908 Our client, a rapidly expanding UK technology start-up based in Saffron Walden, is seeking an exceptional Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the Founder and Managing Director. This is a broad and varied role, encompassing both executive and private assistance. The successful candidate will be proactive, highly organised and operate with the utmost discretion. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy enabling senior leaders to perform at their best, this is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and ambitious business. Responsibilities - Full Executive Support: Manage the Founder's diary, inbox, meeting schedule and all follow-ups, ensuring their time is optimised and priorities are met - Travel and Logistics: Coordinate all business and personal travel, including itineraries, accommodation and associated logistics - Private and Household Administration: Oversee a range of personal and household tasks, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations for the Founder - Primary Point of Contact: Act as a trusted liaison for internal stakeholders and external partners, maintaining professionalism and discretion at all times - Project and Priority Support: Assist with special projects, proactively identifying upcoming needs and ensuring the Founder is prepared for key deadlines and activities. Requirements - A solid track record as a PA or EA, ideally supporting senior executives or entrepreneurial leaders - Exceptional organisational abilities, with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy - A high level of discretion and professionalism, with the judgement to handle sensitive information confidently - A proactive, resourceful approach, with the ability to anticipate needs and solve problems independently - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ease in dealing with a wide range of stakeholders - Additional languages would be an advantage, though not essential Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!