Pa/administrator

**About us;**

Visual Architects is an organisation of creatives, artisans, builders, thinkers, and riggers, and together we possess an array of skill sets which allow us to tailor every aspect of events.

Based in Manchester, we specialise in event and prop design, production, installation and project management, making us a one stop shop for all your event fit-out requirements.

Over the past fifteen years we have successfully run our own events, giving us the knowledge and know-how of how events work and what they need, in order to run efficiently and avoid the headaches that come with production.

From club and festival décor to restaurant design and brand activations we have gone from strength to strength to become one of the biggest uk décor and prop installation companies. After expanding quickly across the U.K our services now are currently in Dubai, Ibiza, California, Croatia and Saudi Arabia.

**Overview;**

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Personal Assistant / Administrator to join our team at Visual Architects.

You will act as their right-hand person managing a complex, fast-changing diary and inbox; liaising with clients including high-profile stakeholders; arranging travel and accommodation bookings and supporting the achievement of strategic objectives.

This role is extremely varied and you will be required to work across all sectors of the business including event management. Individuals with an event management, marketing and/or art design background are encouraged to apply.

**Duties & Responsibilities;**
- Full administrative support for MD
- Manage MD schedule, ensuring best use of time and resources
- Arranging and booking travel and accommodation
- Processing of expenses for the MD
- Assisting MD in researching and creating new expansions/themes
- Prepare and distribute well written correspondence on behalf of MD
- Gather, analyse and present reports to the MD then distribute as required
- Mange MD social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn
- Assist MD in creating and executing business development strategies

**Skills & Experience**
- Previous experience in a fast-paced PA / Admin role is desired;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills;
- Excellent word processing and IT skills, including knowledge of a range of software packages;
- Ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and juggle a range of different tasks;
- Excellent organisational and time management skills;
- Ability to research, digest, analyse and present material clearly and concisely;
- Ability to work on your own initiative;
- Honest and reliable, with the ability to be flexible;
- High level of attention to detail;
- Discretion and an understanding of confidentiality issues;
- Good sense of humour is preferred.

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday