PA/Executive Assistant

First Recruitment Services; Horsham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a professional Admin/PA to support an Executive Assistant in a high-profile environment. The ideal candidate will have strong diary management skills using Microsoft Outlook, and experience in PA or Executive Assistant roles. Responsibilities include managing executives' complex diaries, coordinating meetings, and acting as a key contact for stakeholders. The position offers competitive pay, onsite benefits, and the potential for future opportunities in Horsham.

Benefits

Onsite parking

Subsidised canteen

Access to onsite gym

Weekly pay

24/7 NHS-approved GP support

Employee discount platform access

Mental health crisis support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in PA or Executive Assistant roles is highly desirable.
• Confident and proactive with excellent communication skills.
• Well-presented, and highly professional.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and PA support to the Executive Assistant.
• Manage complex diaries using Microsoft Outlook.
• Coordinate meetings and appointments for senior executives.
• Act as the first point of contact for board members, clients, and high-level stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Diary management experience using Outlook

Ability to thrive under pressure

Proactive and confident

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Location: Onsite (outskirts of Horsham)
Start Date: 5th January 2026
Pay Rate: £17.50 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Contract: Temporary (potential of a permanent opportunity)

About the Role

We are recruiting for a professional and experienced Admin/PA to support an Executive Assistant in a fast-paced, high-profile environment. This role requires exceptional organisational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and PA support to the Executive Assistant.
• Manage complex diaries using Microsoft Outlook.
• Coordinate meetings and appointments for senior executives.
• Act as the first point of contact for board members, clients, and high-level stakeholders (MDs, CEOs, etc.).
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

Candidate Requirements

• Well-presented, and highly professional.
• Confident and proactive with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong diary management experience using Outlook.
• Previous experience in PA or Executive Assistant roles is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Onsite parking.
• Subsidised canteen.
• Access to onsite gym.

Benefits of working with First Recruitment Services:

• Weekly pay
• 24/7 access to NHS-approved GP telephone support and prescription services
• Access to the UK’s largest employee discount platform
• Specialist medical assistance hotline
• Hundreds of gym discounts
• 24/7 mental health crisis support and counselling