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PA/ Office Manager
Job Posted: 7 hours ago
Salary: £ 25,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Durham, County Durham
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Elvet Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a well-established residential development company based in the North East, who are looking to appoint a PA/Office Manager to join their busy office team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The company values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, creating an inspiring and supportive place to build and develop your career.
As PA/Office Manager, you’ll provide high-level administrative and coordination support to multiple directors while managing daily office operations. You'll act as a key liaison across our regional branches, ensuring smooth communication and efficiency. This role requires a polished, structured, and adaptable professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Main duties will include:
Executive Support & Administration
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Arrange complex travel itineraries and accommodation (including flights, trains, car hire, and hotels).
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Coordinate and attend meetings (in-person and virtual); prepare agendas, take polished minutes, and follow up on action items.
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Compile, format, and distribute board and senior management reports, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
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Complete and submit board reports to a high professional standard.
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Manage directors’ expenses and credit card reconciliations.
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Ensure documents, forms, and reports are professionally formatted, visually aligned with brand standards, and consistent with company processes.
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Format and design impactful presentations for internal and external use.
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Create high-quality presentation materials using Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., InDesign, Illustrator) and Microsoft PowerPoint.
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Prepare and distribute press releases; manage and update social media channels with engaging, relevant content.
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Support the creation and formalisation of internal forms and business processes.
HR & Compliance Administration
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Maintain and process Right to Work documentation, NDAs, and other compliance paperwork.
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Coordinate and track compliance-related training, such as CSCS card renewals and mandatory courses.
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Support onboarding and induction of new starters, ensuring all documentation and setup is complete.
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Liaise with HR on contracts, benefits, and general employee queries.
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Conduct and support with DSC (Display Screen Equipment) assessments where applicable.
Office & Operations Management
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Act as the main point of contact between offices, ensuring effective communication and operational consistency.
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Manage office supplies, equipment maintenance, and vendor relationships.
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Oversee facilities coordination, post handling, and general office logistics.
Director-Level Coordination
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Provide tailored support to three directors, including diary management, inbox triage, and prioritising key actions.
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Prepare briefing packs and materials for meetings, events, and stakeholder engagements.
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Organise and support director-level visits, internal events, and special projects.
Skills and Experience:
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Previous PA or Office Manager experience (ideally supporting directors or senior leadership).
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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong organisational and time management abilities; able to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
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Confident working independently and collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
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Proficient in Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) and Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., InDesign or Illustrator).
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Skilled in formatting documents, designing branded presentations, and producing high-quality visual materials.
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Experienced in writing press releases and managing content for professional social media platforms.
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Detail-oriented, creative, and committed to producing polished, brand-aligned work.
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Discreet and trustworthy with confidential information.
Role details:
Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00
£35,000+ DOE
This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.
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