360North is exclusively partnered with MUSE to recruit a new best-in-class team to work on a landmark £450m, 10-year regeneration scheme in Barrow-in-Furness. Marina Village is a once-in-a-generation scheme that will completely reshape the town, underpin economic growth, and create a lasting legacy.
The scheme will deliver hundreds of new homes in its first phase, forming the catalyst for wider regeneration of Barrow’s waterfront and town centre.
Marine Village sits at the centre of a major economic step change, driven by long-term investment via BAE Systems in the national defence endeavour. The success of Barrow’s growth depends on the success of Barrow-in-Furness as a place and Marina Village is paramount to this ambition.
The newly appointed Team Personal Assistant will offer invaluable support to the newly appointed project delivery team,
operating with a high degree of autonomy from MUSE’s Barrow based office for a minimum of three days per week.
Role profile:
Support a team of Development Managers and Project Managers with:
Proactive diary management (multiple calendars) and organisational support
Document preparation and collation including letters, agendas, board reports, meeting papers and checklists to deadlines
Document management, including paper archiving and electronic copies, coordination of legal document execution, and maintenance of an up-to-date library
Keeping scheme databases and budget and cost trackers updated on behalf of project and development teams
Advance booking of travel and accommodation
Processing expense and mileage claims using an online expense management system
Preparation of PowerPoint presentations in line with brand guidelines and company templates
Inbox management and responding to emails on behalf of the team
Maintaining and updating contact records, including the central contacts database
Answering and fielding incoming calls on behalf of the team and taking detailed messages
Supporting reception duties, including switchboard cover when required
Managing incoming and outgoing post for the team
Managing professional subscriptions
Assisting with tracking CPD hours for the team
Carrying out general administrative duties including typing, photocopying, scanning, binding and filing
Setting up and maintaining Microsoft Teams for collaboration projects
Facilitating document sharing with external organisations via OneDrive and Teams
Assisting with IT queries and troubleshooting, including use of Microsoft 365 applications
Organising internal and external meetings and booking meeting rooms
Coordinating Microsoft Teams calls and meetings
Setting up video conferencing equipment and supporting troubleshooting
Preparing in-house PowerPoint presentations for meetings
Attending meetings and taking minutes and actions as required
Miscellaneous:
Working ‘one step ahead’ to provide efficient and proactive support for the team – including regular, proactive communication with Team members on new diary appointments and upcoming priorities.
Be an ambassador for the company and Muse brand, by demonstrating the behaviours of professionalism, accuracy, efficiency, and courtesy and always acting in the best interests of the company
Engage with internal company news & comms via Yammer
Respect confidentiality
Occasional meet and greet of visitors where Receptionist absent on lunchbreaks or running errands.
Acting as brand champion when producing all Muse correspondence, bids and documents.
Adhere to company policy with regards to time keeping, dress code and other key policies defined by HR and available on the Company intranet or Company handbook
Accept and embrace change as an integral part of the PA role
Seek and promote better ways of working – to work ‘smarter’ and pass on new knowledge e.g. IT or admin related to improve efficiency within the team when necessary.
Prioritise work effectively to ensure efficient support is provided to the team.
Ad hoc event organising when required for Company/team and business networking events
Working as part of a team with Receptionist and other PAs in the office to ensure calls, visitors and colleague needs are covered where usual support staff colleague is absent.
Liaison with other offices on meetings and problem solving
Working in partnership with the Development / Project Management teams to achieve set objectives.
Actively taking an interest in the company and its portfolio.
Participation at regular PA and wider team meetings and keenness to improve and share best practice.
Potential First Aider and Fire Warden opportunities (subject to necessary training)
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Essential
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive), including advanced formatting and collaboration tools
Understanding of document management processes, version control, and electronic filing systems
Knowledge of diary management across multiple stakeholders, including prioritisation and scheduling conflicts
Familiarity with virtual collaboration platforms (Microsoft Teams, video conferencing tools) and meeting coordination
Awareness of corporate administration procedures, including expense processing, travel booking, and meeting logistics
Desirable
Knowledge of property / development sector processes
Experience using document management systems
Understanding of budget trackers and cost monitoring tools
Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
Strong written and verbal communication skills, adaptable to different seniority levels
Ability to multi-task and manage competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy
Highly developed attention to detail, especially when preparing documents, reports, and presentations
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot basic IT or administrative issue
Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of tasks
Proficiency in minute-taking and summarising key actions from meetings
Confident handling of confidential and sensitive information
Experience in producing and collating complex or lengthy documents
Ability to create high-quality branded presentations
Experience coordinating events or large meetings
Behaviours & Personal Attributes:
Essential
Proactive and forward-thinking approach; able to work “one step ahead”
Professional, friendly, and approachable with a positive “can-do” attitude
Ability to remain calm under pressure and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
Strong team player, working collaboratively with PAs, reception, and wider teams
High level of discretion and confidentiality
Demonstrates initiative and continuous improvement mindset (seeking smarter ways of working)
Professional brand ambassador, representing the organisation positively
Desirable:
Enthusiasm for learning and development, with a willingness to expand the role
Interest in the organisation’s projects and portfolio
Experience:
Essential
Proven experience in a PA/support role
Experience managing diaries, meetings, and communications for multiple stakeholders
Experience handling office coordination tasks (calls, visitors, post, documentation)
Desirable
Experience supporting senior leaders or executives
Background in a property, construction, or professional services environment
Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams or project environments
Summary Profile The ideal candidate will be a highly organised, proactive, and adaptable Personal Assistant who can provide seamless support to multiple managers. They will demonstrate excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities while always maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.