Mrs Sarah Muir

Highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant with extensive experience supporting senior leaders across fast-paced business environments. Skilled in diary management, stakeholder communication, event coordination, HR administration, finance processes, and office operations, with a strong track record of managing multiple priorities accurately and professionally. Confident, reliable, and detail-focused, with a practical can-do approach and the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels.

Personal Assistant - Andrew Jay Ltd

(2021-02)

• Provide diary management and administrative support to the Managing Director, ensuring priorities, communications, and day-to-day operations are managed efficiently.
• Manage social media scheduling and administration for Andrew Jay – Singer and Andrew Jay's School of Music, maintaining a consistent client and student-facing presence.
• Act as the key point of contact for clients, students, and a teaching team of three, handling enquiries professionally and accurately.
• Prepare new starter documentation for Andrew Jay's School of Music and support onboarding administration.
• Create client quotes using PandaDoc and raise business invoices through Xero.
• Manage student attendance and bookings using My Music Staff, keeping records accurate and up to date.

Team Organiser – South East Route Finance Director & HR Lead - Network Rail

(2013-08 - 2019-02)

• Provided diary management and administrative support to the South East Route Finance Director and HR Lead.
• Supported approximately 150 colleagues across Finance and HR, responding to queries and coordinating team administration.
• Coordinated HR administration, including onboarding, induction plans, and IT equipment ordering for new starters.
• Took accurate minutes for panels, business meetings, and route-level forums.
• Arranged travel and accommodation, raised purchase orders, and ensured administrative processes were completed on time.
• Coordinated events including the Annual Route Management Conference, team meetings, and Senior Leaders' Conferences.

Personal Assistant – Managing Director & Finance Director - Cirrus Inns Limited

(2011-01 - 2013-08)

• Provided PA support to the Managing Director and Finance Director, including diary management, call screening, travel, and accommodation arrangements.
• Prepared Word and PowerPoint documents, acquisition materials, and Board packs to a high professional standard.
• Managed stakeholder and shareholder communications, ensuring information was handled accurately and professionally.
• Supported HR administration for new starters and contributed to smooth onboarding processes.
• Oversaw daily office operations while maintaining budget awareness and effective administrative control.

Business & Events Manager - Barclays Bank Plc

(2007-11 - 2011-06)

• Coordinated hospitality events including Ascot, Wimbledon, and Premier League football club boxes.
• Organised client breakfast seminars and industry events promoting Barclays products and services.
• Arranged team meetings for approximately 280 attendees, including international members, at external venues such as Emirates Stadium.
• Supported the central Barclays events team with staff attendance at key financial conferences including EuroFinance, ACT Cash Conference, and GTR Conference.
• Managed the hospitality budget and aligned event activity with business strategy to support return on investment.
• Arranged UK and international travel and accommodation for senior colleagues.
• Managed diaries and supported day-to-day PA administration.
• Developed, maintained, and updated an internal intranet site to publicise events and communicate with international teams and key stakeholders.

3 A Levels / BTEC National Diploma - BRIT Performing Arts & Technology School (1996 - 2001)

8 GCSEs - BRIT Performing Arts & Technology School (1996 - 2001)