Directors' Secretaries Limited

 

‘Directors' Secretaries offer a highly professional recruitment service for Personal Assistants. My experience of them was excellent and I would recommend them.’ - Jon Walden - Lex

 

Directors' Secretaries have proven to be efficient and pro-active in it's search for suitable candidates for our organisation. We have appointed 4 people this year, all recommended by Directors' Secretaries. Lesa Oakley - GOC.

I have known Directors' Secretaries for many years... their USP is a personal, professional and tailored approach. There is no 'throw and hopefully stick' attitude.   They know their clients and by doing so can match the right candidate to the right business.   They are, in my opinion, the ultimate 'must have' agency... Sue Barker - Mace

This is one of those rare opportunities to join a very large well known international company at the top. You will be based in London and support the company's very busy Chairman.

 

The role is multi-layered and will involve both office and personal work. It will also require the right candidate to be devoted and drop whatever they are doing, night or day, to assist when the Blackberry beeps! 

 

This Chairman has fingers in many pies so an excellent memory is also essential. You should have the ability to keep several "plates spinning" and be able remain calm under pressure. You should have energy drive and determination with the ability to forward plan and go the extra mile.

 

Directors' Secretaries are working on this role exclusively and we look forward to hearing from candidates with a minimum of 10-15 years experience with longevity in their previous roles.

 

Please send your CV to cvs@directors-secretaries.co.uk

 

Based in an historic venue, as PA to the Director of Hospitality and Marketing the ideal candidate for this role will have similar experience, preferably having worked as PA to a Hospitality Manager in a unique venue with public spaces.

 

The role will involve detailed event costings, so numeracy is essential along with a solid PA background. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are a pre-requisite, as the role includes liaising with clients across a variety of sectors.

 

This is a very varied role which will encompass general marketing activities, diary management, minute taking and client presentations.

 

The rewards include working in a beautiful building with a friendly team, free lunch and standard hours are 9-5.

Top class PA required for major multinational company based in the South of London.

 

This is a very senior role working in the Chairman's office and candidates should be professional, diligent, have an excellent telephone manner and be able to think on their feet.

 

A good solid CV is essential and candidates should have the ability to work well under pressure.

 

Advanced IT skills are required and the role will keep you very busy, amending schedules frequently whilst always looking for ways to improve your processes.Flexibility towards working hours is also essential.

 

Please send your CV to cvs@directors-secretaries.co.uk

Our client is an international practice with offices throughout Europe. At any one time they will be handling a wide variety of projects!

 

The office is one large open space, shared equally by everyone to encourage good communication between management and support staff.

 

The practice employs over 200 staff and the whole atmosphere is trendy and very busy and we are looking for a very good PA to work alongside their Chairman's Senior PA .

 

You should have a proven track record and be used to dealing with large volumes of work whilst  being comfortable dealing with VIPs.

 

This is a wonderful opportunity for the right person.

Have you a strong legal background and have dealt with partners at senior level?

 

Our client is looking for an outstanding individual to work for their legal counsel who has a highly pressured role and can be very demanding and to the point. We are therefore looking for someone to initially temp for a couple of weeks to see if the role suits them and  then an offer may be made.

 

You will also support the Company Secretary in arranging 2 large meetings a year so this would suit someone who also likes event planning.

 

If you are free immediately and have a legal background then please send your CV to cvs@directors-secretaries.co.uk

 

The CEO is looking for a dedicated professional PA to assist him in driving forward his vision for the company. The ideal candidate should possess a calm and pleasant nature, a flexible hands-on approach and the ability to take the initiative with the development of new ideas.

You should have a clear understanding of the CEO’s requirements ensuring appropriate allocation of his time at events and meetings; equally you will sometimes represent him at meetings and advise him accordingly.

You will need to have a high degree of business acumen and the ability to influence others and be able to review and summarise reports on multiple projects. You should have excellent organisational skills, resourcefulness and resilience to enjoy this fulfilling position.

 

Please send your CV to cvs@directors-secretaries.co.uk

 

This top worldwide financial company are looking for an executive assistant to support their international director and his executive director in their everyday requirements.

You will find yourself organising meetings and complicated travel arrangements whilst also getting to know the business in it's fullest form as this will be integral to your success and development within the role/company.

 

You should be intelligent and able to think for yourself as you will often have to make decisions in the absence of the Directors. Your communications skills should be of the highest standards and you should be robust and resilient as things can sometimes take time to sort out.

 

The hours in this role can be long but not onerous and the offices and teams are some of the best in the City. This is a role that will allow you to feel that you are part of a business within a business and should give you great satisfaction.

 

Please send your CV to cvs@directors-secretaries.co.uk

 

Based in the heart of London, the role is set in beautiful surroundings both inside and out.  This popular art gallery is seeking a really top rate first class PA with excellent secretarial skills and at least 10 years experience at Director level.

 

The ideal candidate would be robust, energetic with a confident personality and well presented with excellent written and spoken English.  Candidates must be prepared to work long hours and have experience of a fast paced environment.  Commitment to the role and the gallery are essential.  A knowledge of the Art world is an advantage but not essential.

 

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please call now or send your CV to cvs@directors-secretaries.co.uk

 

 

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a high profile charity in the heart of the City.

 

Our client is looking for an adept and experienced PA who has energy and passion to bring to this exciting position. Reporting directly to the CEO your responsibilities include the collation of information, responding and communicating both verbally and in writing between the charity's patrons and staff. You will keep the CEO fully informed and abreast of developments whilst actively promoting the charity in everything you do. 

 

All of the above will be carried out alongside traditional diary management and travel booking that you would expect with a large organisation of this type. Ideally your CV will show longevity and a selection of industries proving that you are a balanced and experienced PA. 

 

Please send your CV to cvs@directors-secretaries.co.uk

 

This is an excellent opportunity for a level-headed and dedicated individual to join a lively and fast-paced IT department in the heart of the City.

You will primarily be kept busy with lots of diary management and internal departmental contacts.

 

You should be an excellent people person and able to work well under pressure being able to juggle work as it is given to you.

The office is very  friendly and the atmosphere is a mixture of driven professionalism and great team spirit.

 

Please send your CV to cvs@directors-secretaries.co.uk

 

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a small team of dedicated individuals in an incredibly successful property insurance brokerage based in the heart of Hampstead.

 

Let's start with the downside - there probably  isn't one! Fantastic hours, fantastic boss and a varied role based in lovely, stylish offices. You will be a proven PA with a flexible approach who can multi-task and organise the owner - getting fully involved in all aspects of the business. The utmost professional at all times - you should be approachable with a good sense of humour, excellent diary management, and experience at taking minutes and good typing and organisational skills.

 

Please send your CV to cvs@directors-secretaries.co.uk

 

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