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Personal Assistant
Job Title: Personal Assistant
Location: Belfast City Centre
Salary: £29,000 – £33,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Reporting to: Head of Professional Conduct
Our client, a highly respected Professional Body based in Belfast City Centre, is seeking to appoint an experienced Personal Assistant to provide end-to-end support to the Head of Professional Conduct. This is a pivotal role requiring the highest levels of discretion, professionalism, and organisational skill.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced PA who thrives in a professional environment and enjoys working at the highest level of organisational support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proactively manage and organise the Head of Professional Conduct’s busy diary with tact and diplomacy.
- Act as first point of contact, handling queries and correspondence efficiently.
- Provide support with presentations and projects of a complex, sensitive and confidential nature – including data gathering, research, and the preparation of high-quality reports and PowerPoint presentations.
- Support Committees through full administration, including:
- Preparing and distributing agendas and papers
- Recording attendance and transcribing minutes
- Booking meeting rooms
- Processing expenses and reports
- Ensuring timely follow-up actions in line with Society protocols.
Essential Criteria:
- Minimum of five years’ experience as a Personal Assistant or in a senior support role, reporting directly to senior management within a private/public sector organisation or professional body.
- Proven experience of handling sensitive matters with discretion and confidentiality.
- Strong background in administration/secretarial support at senior level, with responsibility for prioritising and managing workloads.
- High level of competence in using and developing Audio-Visual platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, GoToWebinar).
- Demonstrated ability to support presentations and projects, often within challenging timeframes.
Desirable:
- Experience of working within a professional membership organisation or legal/professional services environment.
Salary & Benefits:
- Competitive salary scale: £29,000 – £33,000 (dependent on experience)
- Private medical insurance from day one, with full digital support via employee portal and apps.
- 25 days annual leave, plus 13 public and bank holidays.
- 10% employer pension contribution.
- Death in Service benefit (4x gross salary).
- Income protection and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme.
Location: Belfast | Salary: 29000 - 34000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 18/08/2025