Location: REMOTE WORKING
Duration: Current approval until 31dec26 (with probability of renewal thereafter)
Type: Part-Time Contract (1.5 - 2 hours per day, Mon-Fri)
Status: INSIDE IR35
Morson Edge is currently recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation within the Energy sector for a Personal Assistant / Administrator on a part-time contract basis, remote working.
This newly created position has been designed to support an existing employee with a visual impairment (progressive sight loss), by assisting with a range of administrative, digital, and accessibility-focused tasks.
The ideal candidate must be highly adaptable and demonstrate strong communication skills. Confident/advanced use of the Microsoft Office suite is key, as you will provide support with document accessibility, content summarisation and the production of high-quality written and visual materials.
This flexible part-time contract role (1-2 hours per day, Monday to Friday), may particularly suit articulate, tech-savvy individuals seeking an engaging home-based opportunity alongside study, caregiving, or other commitments.
Typical Responsibilities
Diary Management
- Assist with diary organisation, scheduling, and prioritisation
Document Support & Content Creation
- Summarise reports, emails, and longer documents into clear, structured formats which are accessible to screen readers.
- Support drafting, editing, and formatting of documents
- Create visually appealing and accessible documents and presentations (e.g. PowerPoint, Word)
- Produce diagrams, charts, or visual materials based on clear verbal or written instructions
Accessibility & Digital Support
- Convert documents into screen-reader-friendly formats
- Work alongside AI tools (e.g. Copilot) to enhance efficiency and accessibility
- Read and describe visual content (e.g. charts, layouts, slides) in a meaningful and concise way
- Ensure outputs meet accessibility best practices (clear structure, headings, alt text where needed)
Criteria:
Essential:
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Superior written English and summarisation ability
- Clear communication skills, including the ability to describe visual information effectively
- Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Comfortable working with digital tools and learning new technologies
- Ability to interpret instructions and translate them into clear visual outputs (e.g. diagrams)
- Sensitivity, discretion, and respect for confidentiality
Desirable:
- Experience supporting someone with a visual impairment
- Familiarity with screen readers or accessibility tools
- Experience using AI tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot) in a professional context
- Ability to design clean, professional, and aesthetically strong documents/presentations
Working Style & Approach
- Collaborative and flexible, adapting to changing needs
- Proactive in suggesting improvements to outputs and processes
- Comfortable working independently within clear guidance
- Open to evolving role requirements as technology and needs develop
Note: Open to UK nationals or those with immediate and independent rights to live and work in the UK without Visa sponsorship.