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Michaelis Boyd is looking for a PA to the founder to join its London team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive individual who can get things done.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, efficient and highly organised.

Besides working with our founders, you will be working with the wider admin team to support the smooth day-to-day operations of our office. If this sounds like you, let us know. If you have a background or interest in the arts or design, you’ll fit right in.

The role

Diary management and meetings:

• effective management of founder’s business and personal diary assessing priority of appointments and reallocation as necessary
• coordinate meetings within the office and with existing and prospective clients for both founding partners

Travel:

• researching complex travel options and itineraries including transport, accommodation and coordinating passport/visa requirements for the founders and their families

Coordination and admin support:

• monitor founder’s work email account, forwarding emails and replying as necessary
• manage paperwork relating to personal and professional matters
• log all monthly credit card and cash expenses and mileage receipts and assign to projects for both founders
• preparing new business brochures

Front of house – working alongside the office manager:

• greeting visitors into the office, offering and making drinks
• answering the phone, filtering calls and managing enquiries
• supporting the architectural team with printer and IT facilities, CPD events
• booking domestic travel, arranging couriers and handling all deliveries
• managing the office calendar, booking meetings, preparing rooms

The person:

• someone who has strong self-management, initiative, and a sense of responsibility
• a team player attitude, entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to pitch in where help is needed
• continuously seeking to learn and improve
• able to work alone or as part of a team

 Must have:

• two plus years’ of relevant experience in a support role in an architectural practice
• impeccable attention to detail
• highly skilled in professional software (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• knowledge of Adobe suite (is a huge plus)
• excellent organisational and communication skills (written and oral)
• strong self-management, initiative, and sense of responsibility
• seeks continuous improvement and learning opportunities
• a genuine desire to help make the world a kinder place, committing to always celebrating and spreading kindness

www.michaelisboyd.com

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