Job Description

Temporary Personal Assistant - 6-8 WeeksLocation: Office-based near Reading (RG7)
Pay: £16 per hour
Start: Immediate or within 1 week
Requirements: Must be a driver and able to work on-site Monday-Friday
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to provide high-level administrative support within a busy executive environment. This is a temporary assignment lasting 6-8 weeks, ideal for someone who is highly organised, proactive and able to start at short notice.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Executive Office
• Act as a primary point of contact for senior leaders, managing communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Handle correspondence from receipt to resolution, including drafting letters and formal responses
• Prepare clear, accurate and accessible documentation, including meeting papers and pre-reads
• Manage confidential information with sensitivity and professionalism
• Support and occasionally lead ad-hoc projects as directed
• Arrange meetings, travel and diary schedules
• Provide financial administration support (purchase orders, approvals, expenses)
• Prepare briefing documents ahead of meetings
• Organise, attend and support meetings or events, including minute-taking and action tracking
• Monitor deadlines and issue reminders for key deliverables
• Conduct research to support strategic programmes and directorate projects
• Work collaboratively with other PAs and provide absence cover when required

• Immediate availability (or within 1 week)
• Strong Excel and Word skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confident handling confidential information
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced office environment
• Must be a driver due to the location