Job Description

Our client is an established Author-Publisher based in Hastings, East Sussex. They are looking for an experienced PA (Personal and Publishing Assistant) to join their dedicated team.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience as a Personal Assistant, be a proficient user of Apple iWork, online tools and technology; possess excellent communication and social media skills and have an excellent attention to detail.

Experience in the publishing industry is an advantage but full training will be given.

As a PA you will be managing administration tasks and diary, acting as first point of contact, screening emails and drafting correspondence, as well as organising and updating files, helping to organise events and maintaining databases.

The Ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualities:

• Demonstrable experience within a PA role
• Be proficient with Apple iWork, Google Drive and online tools, including AI tools (ChatGPT or Claude)
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise urgent requests, and work on initiative
• Be a quick learner
• Possess an excellent attention to detail
• Experience with publication software would be advantageous

Your duties as a PA would be:

• Undertaking and managing administration tasks
• Acting as first point of contact screening emails
• Drafting communications: emails, newsletters and social media updates
• Diary management scheduling meetings, events and managing the calendar
• Organising and updating files
• Processing documents and maintaining databases
• Organising reader and author events, online and physical

Salary:

£15 - £18 per hour depending on experience

Hours:

40 per week

Temp to Perm position

Location:

Hastings, East Sussex

Start Date:

ASAP