Personal Assistant

Markel Corporation; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance firm is seeking a highly organized and proactive Personal Assistant to support its UK Executive Team in Manchester. The role involves managing complex diaries, coordinating events, and providing general administrative support to senior leaders. An ideal candidate should have proven PA experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. The position offers competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits in a hybrid work environment, promoting a people-first company culture.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays

Great company pension scheme

Private medical and dental cover

Life assurance and travel insurance

Qualifications

• Experience providing PA support to senior executives.
• Capable of managing complex diaries and communications.
• Able to coordinate events and manage travel logistics.

Responsibilities

• Handle diaries, calls, and emails for senior leaders.
• Coordinate leadership events and off-site meetings.
• Prepare presentations and board packs.

Skills

Proven PA experience supporting senior leaders

Exceptional organisational and time management skills

Strong communication skills and discretion

Proficiency in MS Office

Job description

Personal Assistant page is loaded## Personal Assistantlocations: Manchester UK - 82 King Sttime type: fulltimeposted on: Vandaag geplaatstjob requisition id: R0022405Personal Assistant – Manchester Full-time | Hybrid Working | Join a Fortune 500 Company About Markel: At Markel, we do more than insurance – we make a difference. We’re a global Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, and we’re on a mission to empower people, protect what matters most, and fuel progress. Our people-first approach sets us apart, and as we grow, we never lose sight of what makes us special: you.**The Opportunity:**We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to join our UK Executive Team in Manchester. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in a fast-moving, growing business where no two days are the same. You’ll provide a great PA and secretarial support to senior leaders, helping us deliver excellence and drive innovation.**What You’ll Do:*** Handle complex diaries, calls, and emails for senior leaders* Coordinate leadership events and off-site meetings* Support onboarding of senior hires* Prepare presentations and board packs* Handle travel bookings, logistics, and expenses* Drive process improvements and technology adoption* Attend meetings, take minutes, and track actions**What You’ll Bring:*** Proven PA experience supporting senior leaders* Exceptional organisational and time management skills* Strong communication skills and discretion* Proficiency in MS Office and ability to learn new systems* A proactive, agile mindset**Who we are:**Markel Corporation (NYSE – MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.**We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better** **| We enjoy the everyday** **| We think further****What’s in it for you:*** A great starting salary plus bonus scheme & strong benefits package…* 25 days paid holiday (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave* Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer* There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we can provide the support needed to do just that!**What we hope you’ll do next:**Choose **‘Apply Now’** to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at [e-mail] or call us at 0161 507 5827 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.#LI-PC1**#LI-Hybrid #PlayYourPartUK**