Job Details
Tasks are likely to include:

arranging travel, visas and accommodation and, occasionally, travelling with the manager to take notes or dictation at meetings or to provide general assistance during presentations;
screening phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate;
meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority;
organising and maintaining diaries and making appointments;
dealing with incoming email, calls and post, often corresponding on behalf of the CEO;
carrying out background research and presenting findings;
producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations;
organising and attending meetings and ensuring the CEO is well prepared for meetings, events, gatherings
liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff

In addition to supporting THE CEO

The scope of the PA's role can be extensive and additional duties may include:

carrying out specific projects and research continuously
responsibility for accounts and budgets;
taking on some of THE CEO’s responsibilities when he is not available
making decisions and delegating work to others in The CEO’s absence;
being involved in decision-making processes.
Candidate Requirements
What to expect

There is frequent contact with people, either face-to-face or by phone or email.
Despite the personal nature of the role, self-employment is possible for those with considerable experience.
The job may be very stressful at times, as it can sometimes involve dealing with difficult or demanding people, often at very senior levels, and the work is always focused on the needs of The CEO.
Being a PA means working very closely with one person (THE CEO) and any problems they are having with their work may impact on you.
The support nature of the role also means that the PA's contribution to projects may not always be recognised across the organisation. Some PAs find this aspect of their work frustrating.
Travel within a working day, absence from home overnight and overseas work or travel are uncommon but may be required to attend external meetings and conferences or Qualifications