Hays Recruitment Hiring for Personal Assistant Job at Cork , Ireland Full Time

Personal Assistant | Temporary | Cork | €40-45K DOE

Your new company
Your new company is committed to continually strengthening its research and academic excellence. This includes the enhancement of research, the support of innovation and the translation of research to tangible solutions to address emerging societal needs and global grand challenges, to secure a better future for all. They now require an experienced Personal Assistant to cover sick leave for 2 months.

Your new role
You will be reporting to the Head of School or nominee and will provide a comprehensive administrative/secretarial service to support the Head of School. You will provide administrative support to meetings including setting agenda and minute taking. You will maintain a comprehensive electronic and hard copy of files and contacts relating to Head of School. You will liaise with the organisations departments/offices and external colleagues. You will assist in the preparation of documentation for various projects/initiatives and ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to and implemented within the required timeframes. You will assist with the compiling of reports, data spreadsheets and agreement documentation relating to the Head of School. You will generate approved Purchase Orders, track delivery of goods or service and sign off payments. You will preform duties with discretion, tact and diplomacy as required.

What you’ll need to succeed
You will have at least 3 years’ administrative experience in a large organisation. You will demonstrate significant experience in addressing non-routine queries and issues, with a proven track record of solution driven practice. You will have a proven track record of strong service delivery skills and flexibility. You will have the ability to work on your own initiative and have experience in minute taking, report writing and providing administrative support for committees. You will have excellent organisational, interpersonal and IT skills. Experience with Agresso would be an advantage.

What you’ll get in return
You will receive a 2 month contract with an employer of choice on a competitive salary. Training and equipment will be provided.

What you need to do now
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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 2 months

Salary: €40,000.00-€45,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cork, County Cork: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Administrative: 3 years (preferred)