We are seeking a highly organised, discreet, and proactive Personal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and operational support to an executive in a busy international trading office.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PA who can manage competing priorities, handle confidential material with sound judgment, and ensure that day-to-day professional and personal arrangements run efficiently. The role includes; support with calendar and travel management, confidential correspondence, meeting coordination, and briefing preparation as core responsibilities as well as:
• Manage a diary, appointments, deadlines, and reminders
• Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, meeting packs, and briefing notes
• Screen and manage emails, telephone calls, and other communications
• Maintain secure electronic and physical filing systems
• Assist with expense claims, invoices, and general administrative matters
• Liaise professionally with clients, advisers, service providers, and counterparties
• Provide occasional personal support and ad hoc project assistance
Person Specification:
Essential requirements
• Previous experience as a Personal Assistant at senior administrative level
• Exceptional organisation, time-management, and prioritisation skills
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and remain calm under pressure
• Absolute discretion and experience handling sensitive or confidential information
• A professional, polished, and service-oriented manner
Desirable
• Experience supporting a senior executive
• Familiarity with corporate, compliance, or financial-services environments
• Additional language skills
For more information about the role, or to receive a personal recommendation, please contact our recruitment team. Melissa – melissa@theworkavenue.org.uk or Yael – yb@theworkavenue.org.uk
Code: J-02
