Personal Assistant

SPT Labtech has a great opportunity for an experienced Personal Assistant to join our team. As a Personal Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering support to our esteemed Executive Team. We are seeking an individual with a proactive, hands-on approach, coupled with an unwavering positive attitude and a meticulous attention to detail. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to make a meaningful impact, this role is tailor-made for you.

The position is part time, 30 hours per week across 5 days with flexible start/finish times to suit the successful candidate and SPT Labtech.

About us:

Based in Melbourn, near Cambridge, UK, SPT Labtech makes products that transform the way scientists work. For nearly two decades, our expert scientists, engineers and business innovators have provided scientists with world-leading, innovative solutions for liquid handling, sample preparation, and sample management that help accelerate research and make a real difference to human health. We work collaboratively with our customers, building trusted relationships that enable us to deliver exceptional, personalised experiences designed for real-world challenges in the lab.

Want to be part of a team that’s making a positive difference to human health?

About the role

• Provide PA support to the Executive team, including inbox and diary management, taking notes/actions/minutes for relevant meetings.
• Maintain and develop efficient administrative processes and SOP’s.
• Maintain and update confidential Executive files and filing.
• Ensure insurance documents are up to date and displayed as required.
• Organise internal and external meetings (Town Halls, customer meetings etc).
• Provide ad hoc support for the wider leadership team and sister companies.
• Produce general correspondence to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Approve invoices and arrange payments, raising purchase orders.
• Liaise with the Notary where required.
• Completion of expenses on behalf of the Executive Team and the Board.
• Deputise for the Office Administrator in their absence regarding any office/facilities/First Aid, Fire Marshal duties.

About you & your skills

You will be:

• An experienced, confident and hands on Personal Assistant with a strong amount of experience working for a similar agile, fast paced and collaborative business.
• An exceptional communicator, both written and verbal, with an excellent telephone manner with good attention to detail.
• Able to multitask and prioritise multiple workloads.
• You’ll be a proactive problem solver.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, with excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Professional and comfortable maintaining confidentiality.
• Comfortable and accomplished sometimes working to tight deadlines.
• Experience in delivering high-quality/accurate administrative support to senior individuals and teams. 

Our commitment to you: 

You will be collaborating with talented professionals in a motivated and driven team. 

We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive, valued benefits, including private medical insurance, a generous pension plan, and an annual discretionary bonus.

We embrace diversity and inclusivity, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, or family status. We prioritise supporting our employees' diverse needs as we strive for excellence together.

If the above resonates with you, apply with an up-to-date CV and be a part of our journey to reshape the future of science.

Last updated on Jul 8, 2024