PA to the GM

About

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, solution-driven business for a highly capable Executive Assistant to the General Manager. This is a high-trust, detail-critical role partnering closely with senior leadership and taking ownership of governance, compliance, and core operational administration.

The Role

• Hours: 08:00 – 16:30
• Contract: Initial 6-month contract with a view to permanent

Key Responsibilities

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

• Maintain governance, risk, and compliance registers, policies, documentation, and renewal schedules.

People Administration

• Support onboarding, employment contracts, HR coordination, and payroll queries (payroll outsourced).

Operations & Vendors

• Liaise with external service providers (including IT), manage health & safety files, insurance documentation, and annual renewals.

Executive Support

• Diary management, meeting coordination, reminders, follow-ups, travel bookings, and general executive administration.

Finance Administration

• Credit card reconciliations, document control, and administrative support to finance processes.

Fleet & Asset Administration

• Track warranties, renewals, and documentation for vehicles and other company assets.

Data & Reporting

• Heavy Excel usage — building, maintaining, and owning trackers, registers, and management reports.

Requirements

• Completed Bachelor's Degree – non-negotiable
• Advanced Excel skills with strong overall IT literacy
• Proven experience in a high-trust EA / senior admin / operations support role
• Exceptional attention to detail; logical, organised, and dependable
• Comfortable handling confidential information (NDA required)
• Experience in structured, operational environments (technical or engineering exposure advantageous)

Assessments

• Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete assessments, including an Excel competency assessment.

This role will suit someone who thrives on structure, accuracy, accountability, and being the operational backbone to a senior leader.