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Leeds
£34k - 37k per year
Benefits: · Hybrid Working: WFH on a Friday· Generous Holiday Entitlement: 25 days of annual leave, in addition to bank holidays· Celebrate Your Birthday: Enjoy an extra day off if your birthday falls on a weekday (Monday to Friday)· Pension Scheme: Automatic enrolment into a pension plan with a 3% employer contribution to support your future· Health and Wellbeing: Access to a comprehensive health care cash plan for added peace of mind The Company: Our client is a Yorkshire-based charity with deep roots in the community, a big heart, and a bold vision for the future. With a wealth of experience behind them, they support children and young people living at a disadvantage, not just financially, but emotionally and practically too. More than just funding, they offer friendship, guidance, and hands-on support tailored to the evolving needs of every child and family they work with. For those who join their team, it’s an opportunity to be part of a passionate, committed organisation where your voice matters and your work truly make a difference. The Role: We are seeking a Personal Assistant to the CEO who will serve as their primary support, handling a wide range of tasks as needed. This is a dynamic and demanding role, with each day presenting new challenges. A positive attitude and adaptable approach are crucial for success. This unique opportunity requires resilience, diligence, and determination, given the fast-paced nature of the industry and the role. Flexibility is key as circumstances can change rapidly, necessitating the ability to adapt and tackle any task at hand. A willingness to learn, coupled with a strong work ethic, is essential. Most importantly, this role is based on trust and discretion. Initiative, ambition, and energy are prized qualities, as is the ability to foster strong relationships both internally and externally. Exceptional organisational skills, effective time management, and the capacity to meet deadlines are essential, along with meticulous attention to detail. Previous experience as a Personal Assistant in a fast-paced environment is required. Key Responsibilities: · Diary management, scheduling calls and meetings, and coordinating events· Handling daily email correspondence, addressing urgent inquiries on behalf of the CEO· Providing private PA support to the CEO, including managing personal appointments and needs· Maintaining the office filing system and overseeing procedures· Booking and preparing meeting rooms, as well as arranging refreshments· Conducting general office administration tasks, including answering calls and welcoming visitors· Cultivating relationships with supporters and key donors· Attending meetings with the CEO and compiling meeting minutes· Providing on-site and off-site support to the events team as required· Ensuring policies and insurance documents are current· Updating information packs for Trustee meetings· Generating reports as requested by the CEO· Acting as a Personal Assistant in supporting broader operational and strategic tasks where neededThe Candidate: This position presents an exciting career opportunity, offering exposure to various aspects of the charity sector, including events, marketing, programmes, and talent management, as well as operational insights. Additionally, the role provides access to a broad professional network.The successful candidate must possess initiative, decisiveness, autonomy, and effective prioritisation skills. Excellent communication abilities, enabling interaction at all levels, are imperative. Personal Skills & Attributes: · Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail· Proactive and able to take initiative with minimal supervision· Decisive and confident in making day-to-day decisions· Strong prioritisation skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously· Excellent verbal and written communication skills· Professional and approachable, able to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels· Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and demands· Discreet and able to handle confidential information with integrity· Collaborative team player with a positive and supportive attitude· Quick learner, eager to develop skills across different areas of the organisation· A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and attention to detail· A genuine desire to make a difference through impactful, mission-driven events In Return: Our client is offering a highly rewarding opportunity to join a well-established, mission-driven charity in Leeds as a Personal Assistant to the CEO. The role comes with a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including hybrid working with Fridays from home. This Personal Assistant position provides exposure to multiple areas of the charity sector events, marketing, programmes, and talent management, offering invaluable operational insight and access to a broad professional network. It’s a unique chance to work closely with the CEO, contribute directly to impactful initiatives, and develop your skills in a dynamic, fast-paced, and supportive environment where initiative, discretion, and strong communication are highly valued. Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for, please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting. As a specialist events recruitment agency, we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know. Vacancy Ref: DP/17005
Wakefield
£38k - 42k per year
Remote working - pharmacutical events- This is a fantastic boutique events agency with a specialist remit within the healthcare sector is looking for an Event Project Manager to join their close knit team, supporting with the delivery of a wide range of pharmaceutical events across the globe! Benefits: 28 days holiday p/annumPension contributionDiscretionary bonusLife insuranceLong service awardsSocial events across the year! The Company This privately owned agency work with some of the biggest names in pharmaceuticals, delivering a broad range of events including sales conferences, awards dinners, corporate hospitality, gala dinners, global meetings, management conferences, product launches and exhibitions. With a worldwide client base they are going from strength to strength successfully delivering an outstanding service for their clients and with their great culture and quirky team - it's a great company to be a part of! The Role Due to increased business and continued growth they are now looking to expand their team in West Yorkshire. As an Event Manager you will work across the mix of predominantly pharma clients, delivering events end to end as follows: - Brief taking and client meetings- Proposal research and writing- Venue finding and attending site visits- Securing contracts with venues and suppliers- Managing full logistics including travel and accommodation booking- Sending out joining instructions and managing delegate attendance and rooming lists- Managing 3rd party suppliers and DMCs- Attending events on-site as the lead Project Manager- Responsible for budgets and final reconciliation The Candidate The ideal candidate will come from a similar background and must have experience of delivering some pharmaceutical events ideally within an agency with up to date training on the ABPI and other country's healthcare compliance. If you are working on a mix of different clients, or have delivered pharma events in a previous role we will also consider your application - most important is the desire to work on multiple projects end to end as well as a real hands on approach. In return they offer flexible working, fantastic career progression, company wide bonuses, bespoke training for each team member and above all the chance to join a first rate agency where career progression abounds. Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.Vacancy Ref: MBP17158