Personal Assistant (Immediate - 26.5k)

Personal Assistant

Location - Lisburn
Salary - £26,530
Hybrid working model may be considered
Full-time, temporary contract (initial 6 months)

Overview:

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting a leading public sector organisation in the recruitment of an experienced Personal Assistant to join a high-performing team within the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service. This is an excellent opportunity to support senior leadership in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.

The Role:

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to Directors and Assistant Directors across a range of directorates. Responsibilities include:

• Managing diaries, correspondence, and emails on behalf of senior leaders
• Drafting documents, letters, presentations and reports using Microsoft Office
• Handling incoming queries and prioritising communications effectively
• Coordinating meetings, minute-taking, agendas and follow-up actions
• Managing travel arrangements and event logistics
• Supervising junior staff and supporting recruitment activities
• Maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and organisational standards at all times

The Ideal Candidate:

Essential Criteria:

• 5 GCSEs (Grade C or above) including English and Maths OR
  3+ years' experience in an administrative/secretarial role
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to minute/note take at committee level
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage a diverse workload
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (unless exempt due to disability)

Desirable (Not Essential):

• Word Processing Level 2 (OCR/RSA or equivalent)

For more information, please contact Ethan Boylan today.