Personal Assistant to Chief Operating Officer

3 weeks ago

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Project Partners Full time

We don't want to brag, but when it comes to delivering successful projects, Project Partners is kind of a big deal

We work with clients to help them achieve their project goals and deliver top-notch results. Our team is made up of experienced professionals who know the ins and outs of project management and have a track record of success.

Over the years, we've helped countless clients across a range of industries achieve their project objectives. Our clients are the likes of Tesco Bank, Takeda, DFS and Handelsbanken to name just a few. These big players love our simple and down to earth ways of working.

But there is SOOO much more we want to do, and we canwith your help

Join us at Project Partners and be a part of a team that delivers success

**Reasons Why We're An Amazing Place To Work**
- 1. We work on a hybrid basis, so you get the sociability of working in the office and the flexibility of being at home a couple of days a week_
- 2. Our office is only a 10 min walk from Central Milton Keynes station; commuting is easy peasy_
- 3. We are situated with perfection Buzzing with high-end restaurants, shops and entertainment and surrounded by lush green space. And if you don’t want to walk the 10 mins to an eatery there is a very tasty Thai restaurant on site_
- 4. We have a stocked fridge of your essentials; butter, bread, milk, cereal and of course wine and beer (no shame, no alco also available)_
- 5. We arrange a full-team bonding/get together once a quarter so we can let off steam, have fun and get competitive, but ad-hoc fun is also available_
- 6. We're a mixed age, wise, in the know group of 17 guys and gals (trust us)_
- 7. And all the usual stuff like holidays, bonuses, pensions etc._
- **PLUS**_: we actually help people solve their project delivery problems and make their life easier._
- **PLUS, PLUS**:_ _we employ hundreds of project professionals to grow their career, realise their dreams, provide the life they deserve for their families and staff - and that feels soooooo good_

**The Low Down**

We are seeking an amazing Personal Assistant to support the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and provide coverage for the Chief Executive Officer’s (CEO) Executive Assistant (EA) in their absence.

You’ll be welcomed, encouraged to get involved and will learn a lot, whilst having a heap of fun in this role. We get our heads down and work hard but we don’t take ourselves too seriously and always have one another’s back.

Our EA will help you slide seamlessly into the role and can pretty much teach you all you need to know about who we are, what we do, our likes and dislikes.
- _**Pro-activity wins the day; **_you’re_someone that takes initiative, anticipates needs and goes above and beyond to support your executive. You see a problem arising a mile off and have solutions at the readyyou don’t need instructions; they are for people who don’t know what they are doing_
- _**Organisation;**_ _you’re so strong at organisation that there is no-one else like you on the planet You can multi task, prioritise, and maintain order, making sure there is no crack that something can sneak through._
- _**Reliable;**_ _you are told by your friends and family that they can always trust you’ll show up and be there. They tell you all their secrets and they NEVER, EVER, get out. You meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work consistently. You have a strong sense of responsibility._
- _**Adaptable; **_fast pacedthe faster the better You would get bored if your environment was not dynamic or fast-paced. You are cool with change, able to adjust priorities quickly, and remain composed under pressure. Flexibility in terms of working hours or tasks is also valuable._
- _**Excellent Communication; **_you’re_not fazed by internal, external stakeholders or hierarchies, you are comfortable to communicate at all levels. You are totally able to articulate yourself clearly and professionally in both written and verbal forms and you pick up on everything around you. You’re listening skills are off the charts_
- _**Discretion**:_you’ll have access to some very sensitive, personal and confidential information. Trustworthiness and the ability to exercise good judgment are deal breakers._
- _**Problem-Solving; **_you love challenges and obstacles because it means you can bring out your strong problem-solving superpower that enables you to think critically, analyse situations, and find practical solutions. You’ve heard about google and ChatGPT and use it regularly as resources to seek solutions independently._
- _**Resilience;**_ _you can remain composed and resilient in high-pressure situations and be able to handle unexpected changes, conflicting demands, and adapt to the needs of different stakeholders while gilding through the water like a graceful swan._
- _**Team Playing; **_you are warm-hearted towards others, willing to help, and generous of time and knowledge._
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