Personal Assistant; FTC

Overview

Personal Assistant (12 month FTC)

Are you an organised professional seeking a rewarding role in a prestigious environment? As a PA (12 month FTC), you will support an inspiring Director, helping to shape the success of an esteemed academic organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career and work within a distinguished community.

Please note that this role is fully office-based.

• Managing the Director's busy diary and scheduling appointments to optimise time and priorities.
• Arranging and coordinating meetings, including preparing agendas and taking accurate minutes.
• Organising travel arrangements for international visits, ensuring seamless logistics.
• Supporting the Director's administrative needs and acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Handling correspondence, emails, and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Assisting with event planning and other administrative tasks that contribute to the organisation's objectives.
• Collaborating with the wider administrative team to ensure smooth daily operations.

• Competitive salary of £35,681 - £41,636 per annum, dependent on experience
• 35 days' annual holiday (including bank holidays)
• Generous pension scheme
• Free lunches during term time and on-site parking
• Opportunity to work in a stunning, purpose-built setting on a reputable campus
• Involvement in a role that provides direct support to an influential leader, helping shape organisational success
• Support for professional development and a positive, collaborative working environment

Our client is an established education provider. They focus on the multi-disciplinary study of religion and culture and offer a stunning and impressive setting for work in Oxford.

• Proven experience as a PA or EA, within a higher education or similar professional environment
• Excellent diary management and organisation skills
• Experience arranging complex travel and logistics
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency in IT tools such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing schedules and priorities
• Demonstrable experience providing high-level administrative support

Based in South Oxfordshire, this role is fully office-based at a location easily accessible with good transport links. Parking is available on-site, and the office environment offers a professional yet welcoming atmosphere. Travel may be required for occasional events or meetings.