Personal Assistant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£17 to £20 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Edinburgh, EH2 2LR
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	10 Oct 2026

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Summary

Your new company

A public sectororganisation is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to join their team ona 9-month maternity cover contract. This is a predominantly remote role, withoccasional travel required for meetings and collaborative working. The positionoffers a 36-hour working week, Monday to Friday, with flexible workingarrangements available.

Your new role

As PersonalAssistant, you will provide high-level administrative support to a seniorleader, helping to ensure the smooth running of their day-to-day activities.Minute-taking is a key part of the role, requiring excellent attention to detail and the ability to accurately capture discussions, decisions, andactions from a range of meetings.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing diaries, meetings, and appointments.

Preparing agendas and meeting documentation.

Attending meetings and producing accurate minutes and action notes.

Managing emails and correspondence, ensuring timely and appropriate responses.

Supporting information requests and administrative processes.

Producing reports, documents,and communications using Microsoft Office.

Building positive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Providing general administrative support to senior management.

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience in a PA, EA, or senior administrative role.

Minute-taking skills and attention to detail.

Strong diary management and organisational abilities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.

Excellent written and verbalcommunication skills.

A proactive and professional approach, with the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders.

The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

What you'll get in return

Competitive rate of pay.

Predominantly remote working with occasional travel requirements.

Flexible working arrangements.

A 9-month maternity cover opportunity within a respected public sector organisation.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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