Personal Assistant (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) - LDC

Personal Assistant (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) - LDC page is loaded## Personal Assistant (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) - LDClocations: Birminghamtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: April 20, 2026 (6 days left to apply)job requisition id: 155556**End Date**Sunday 19 April 2026**Salary Range**£0 - £0**Flexible Working Options**Hybrid Working, Job Share**Job Description Summary**Title: Personal Assistant Salary Range: £35,000 - £42,000 Location: CornerBlock, 2 Cornwall St, Birmingham Type: Full-Time / Fixed Term Contract**Job Description****Overview**Lloyds Development Capital (“LDC”) is the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group (“LBG”). The LDC Group structure is a combination of corporate entities (operating/holding companies) and partnerships (funds and general partner).LDC is the most active mid-market private equity investor, investing £2m-£100m in medium sized private companies with ambitious, entrepreneurial management teams with the objective is to realise capital gains by sale of these companies, typically within 3-5 years.Reporting to the Partners within the Portfolio Team, this role will deliver a broad range of PA activities, by providing a high-level support service across the team function and within the Birmingham office.**Role & Responsibilities**Providing a high-level support service across the team to ensure that their work and activities are managed and organised in a pro-active way to contribute to the direct delivery of business results.* Acting as main point on reception and managing front of house including ordering supplies, receiving visitors, providing refreshments etc.* Extensive diary management to include responsibility for travel arrangements, meeting facilities and other associated activities to prepare the team for their day/week ahead to include arranging domestic and international travel.* Accurate and timely preparation of all materials using the most appropriate format in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other relevant software, proof reading of materials as required* Administration for individuals including processing of expenses, invoices and co-ordination of audit documentation across new business and portfolio companies* Prioritise workload effectively by virtue of urgency and importance* Organise marketing events – breakfast meetings/dinners, sporting events, concerts, charitable events and corporate days out. Oversee planning and booking of all requirements and produce/maintain guest lists and ensure necessary GEH requirements are fulfilled* Assist in the ongoing update and evaluation of all relevant LDC systems and procedures to ensure best practice and adherence to policy and procedures* Arranging International and Domestic travel* Collating quarterly valuation packs and monthly portfolio templates ensuring high quality printing, binding and distribution of reports* Flexibility to support the wider exec and/or PA team as required* Flexibility to change working hours to ensure all tasks are completed* Produce research material and analysis using online information providers**Hours of Work**Five days per week with core hours being 09.00-17.00. However, there will be occasions where the candidate will be expected to extend their working hours in order to complete tasks as required and potentially at short notice. Some flexibility in terms of agile working will be offered but this will be agreed on a weekly basis to ensure business needs are covered on site at all times.**Experience Required*** PA experience of a minimum of 3-5 years* Demonstrable track record of organisation and administration skills* Proven ability to multi-task and self-initiate value-adding tasks* Excellent and demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.**Key Attributes*** Highly presentable, friendly and articulate individual, able to build relationships at all levels quickly both internally and externally* Excellent communication skills* Flexibility as hours can sometimes be beyond standard* Ability to prioritise tasks and juggle conflicting deadlines* Strong customer service orientation and professional telephone manner* Ability to organise whilst paying close attention to detail* Self-starter with a proven ability to use their initiative and be forward thinking* Team-oriented with strong integrity and professionalism* Keeps an open mind and approaches work in a mature and flexible way* PA/EA/secretarial background essential – minimum 3-5 years* Good grammar and written English* Able to prioritise own workload effectively* Team player who is willing to be hands on and assist other members of the team where necessaryWe are an equal opportunity employer and deeply value diversity within our organisation.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.**At Lloyds Banking Group, we\'re driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you\'ll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you\'ll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.****We keep your data safe. So, we\'ll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We\'ll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.****We\'re focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.**With 320 years under our belt, we\'re used to change, and today is no different. Join us and help drive this change, shaping the future of finance whilst working at pace to deliver for our customers.Here, you\'ll do the best work of your career. Your impact will be amplified by our scale as you learn and develop, gaining skills for the future. #J-18808-Ljbffr Experience: 3 years required

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