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Maritime & Land Personal Assistant \n 3-Month Contract \n Farnborough (Hybrid Working) \n Competitive Rate of Pay \n \n We're supporting our client, a leading organisation within the defence and national security sector in the search for an experienced Maritime & Land Personal Assistant to provide dedicated executive support within a fast-paced and highly professional environment. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a capable and proactive PA with experience supporting senior leadership, managing complex schedules, and handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism. \n \n The Role \n As the Maritime & Land Personal Assistant, you will provide comprehensive support to a senior leader, ensuring effective diary and time management to enable the successful delivery of business objectives and customer commitments. You will play a key role in coordinating communications, managing priorities, and ensuring administrative processes run efficiently. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Provide proactive, high-level personal assistant support to senior leadership.\n, • Manage complex and ever-changing diaries, ensuring the effective use of executive time.\n, • Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.\n, • Manage email traffic and correspondence, prioritising urgent matters appropriately.\n, • Escalate, delegate and track actions through to successful completion.\n, • Coordinate meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, documentation and follow-up actions.\n, • Build and maintain strong working relationships across leadership teams and wider EA/PA networks.\n, • Maintain accurate, secure and confidential records, ensuring sensitive information is handled appropriately at all times.\n, • Support the smooth running of day-to-day operations through effective planning, organisation and administration.\n\n \n About You \n To be successful in this role, you'll be a highly organised and confident professional with excellent communication skills and a proven track record of supporting senior stakeholders. \n \n Key Skills & Experience: \n\n • Previous experience in a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant role supporting senior leaders.\n, • Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.\n, • Strong verbal and written communication skills.\n, • Ability to work autonomously and use initiative to resolve issues proactively.\n, • Proven experience handling confidential and sensitive information with complete discretion.\n, • Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.\n, • Calm and professional approach when working under pressure.\n, • Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience using virtual meeting platforms.\n, • Flexible, collaborative and adaptable working style.\n\n \n Desirable \n\n • Experience within defence, aerospace, engineering, government, or other regulated environments.\n, • Current Security Clearance.\n