PA to Head of Department - financial services

PA to Head of Department - financial services

SALARY: £38,000 - £43,000 pa plus benefits

LOCATION: Central London (hybrid, 3 days a week in the office)

COMPANY

Our client is a leading award winning financial services firm based in the heart of Central London and working from fantastic open plan offices. They are looking for an experienced Personal Assistant to provide high-level support to their senior leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity to join an award-winning firm with a collaborative, supportive culture that encourages career growth and professional development.

THE ROLE

As a Personal Assistant, you will be supporting a Head of Department and play an essential role in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of a centralised team. Key responsibilities include:

• Diary management and scheduling for senior leaders.
• Document formatting and billing
• Organising and preparing meetings, including liaising with attendees and booking venues
• Managing complex domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Handling emails on behalf of senior leaders, responding or delegating as appropriate.
• Supporting administrative tasks such as billing reviews, client engagement procedures, timesheets, and expenses.
• Generating reports, presentations, and other business documentation
• Audio and copy typing of emails, letters and reports
• Covering reception on a rota or ad-hoc basis and professionally welcoming visitors.

CANDIDATE PROFILE
The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience as a Personal Assistant at a senior level
• Act with confidentiality and discretion at all times
• Be a quick learner and a great team player!
• Have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Be able to prioritise effectively across multiple tasks.
• Be proactive, professional, and flexible in all interactions.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Competitive salary of £38,000 - £43,000
• Hybrid role (3 days a week in the office)
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
• Collaborative and supportive culture with strong career development pathways.
• Opportunities to contribute to projects and initiatives that shape the organisation.

Please apply now or speak with Lisa Grimes for a confidential chat, this role is to start as soon as possible, ideally May/June