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Personal Assistant

Pertmeps Warwick County Council
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK10 9QA

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Open University is hiring a Personal Assistant and Department Secretary in Milton Keynes, offering a salary between £13.96 and £15.97 per hour.
  • This full-time, fixed-term position is temporary for 2-6 months and requires a start date as soon as possible.
  • The ideal candidate should have proven administrative and PA experience, preferably in a higher education or public sector setting.
  • Key responsibilities include providing PA support to Heads of Department, managing communications, and assisting with HR and budget administration.
  • Strong IT, communication, and organizational skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality.
Job Title: PA to Head of Department and Department SecretaryLocation: Milton Keynes, BuckinghamshireSalary: £13.96-£15.97phJob Type: Full-time, Fixed Term (Part-time considered)Duration: Temporary for 2-6 monthsStart Date: ASAPThe RoleOur client, The Open University, is seeking a proactive and highly organised Personal Assistant and Department Secretary to support the Heads of Department for Public Leadership and Social Enterprise (PuLSE) and Accounting and Finance (DAF) within the Faculty of Business and Law. This is a full-time, fixed-term role based in Milton Keynes, offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator to join a dynamic academic environment.You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of both departments by providing a confidential and professional PA service, supporting meetings and events, managing departmental communications, and assisting with administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player with excellent IT, communication, and organisational skills.Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide dedicated PA support to Heads of Department (PuLSE and DAF), including diary and inbox management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements.
  • Offer general secretarial assistance to academic staff across the departments, ensuring professional and timely support.
  • Maintain departmental records in accordance with data protection standards.
  • Assist with departmental HR and budget administration, including leave records, induction coordination, and expenditure tracking.
  • Act as the first point of contact for visitors and enquiries, handling correspondence professionally and efficiently.
  • Organise and support departmental meetings, taking minutes and tracking action items.
  • Contribute actively to the wider PA/Secretarial support team and provide cross-departmental cover as required.
  • Support the planning and delivery of departmental seminars and conferences.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
  • Proven administrative and PA experience, ideally in a higher education or public sector setting.
  • Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, internet, and database use).
  • Excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks with discretion and attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with data protection principles and managing confidential information.
  • Minute-taking experience and the ability to support senior management effectively.
  • A flexible and adaptable approach to changing duties and workloads.
Interested?Please click to apply or contact us for more information about this role. Pertemps acts as both an employment business and an employment agency.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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