Personal Assistant

Brandon James Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy based in Oxford is seeking a highly organised Personal Assistant to provide exceptional support to senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced environment, strong communication skills, and advanced Microsoft Office capabilities. The role offers a salary of £45,000 – £50,000 and various benefits, including private healthcare and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Private healthcare (Bupa individual cover)

25 days’ holiday plus flexibility to adjust

3 paid volunteering days annually

6% employer pension contribution

Life assurance (4x salary)

Income protection (up to 75% of pay)

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a PA or EA in a professional services environment.
• Strong communicator with excellent discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Able to anticipate needs and solve problems efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-class support to senior stakeholders.
• Manage complex schedules and travel arrangements.
• Produce polished documents and presentations.

Skills

Experience as a PA or EA supporting senior leadership

Excellent client-facing skills

Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Impeccable attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Emotional intelligence

Job description

Oxford | Full-Time | Professional Services / Built Environment

An award-winning, multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to provide first-class support at senior level within their Oxford office.

This role will suit an experienced PA or EA who thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment and enjoys taking ownership of complex schedules, client engagement, and executive support.

You’ll be working closely with senior stakeholders on a range of confidential, high-profile matters, ensuring seamless organisation and professional delivery at every stage. The position requires exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal – and the confidence to liaise directly with clients across a variety of sectors.

As a Personal Assistant, you’ll take responsibility for producing polished documents and presentations, managing diaries and travel arrangements, and providing a calm, solution-focused presence in a busy team. Flexibility to attend meetings in other offices a couple of times per month is important, as is a naturally collaborative and adaptable approach.

Key requirements

• Proven experience as a PA or EA supporting senior leadership, ideally within professional services or the built environment
• Strong communicator with excellent client-facing skills and discretion when handling sensitive information
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Impeccable attention to detail and a flair for producing professional, well-presented work
• A proactive mindset, able to anticipate needs and solve problems efficiently
• Emotional intelligence, trustworthiness, and a calm, can-do attitude

Benefits

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000

• Private healthcare (Bupa individual cover, with partner/family options at reduced cost)
• 25 days’ holiday plus the ability to buy, sell, or carry over up to 5 days per year
• 3 paid volunteering days annually
• 6% employer pension contribution (minimum 3% employee contribution)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Income protection (up to 75% of pay)
• Flexible benefits at preferential rates including gym membership, dental insurance, and cycle-to-work scheme

If you are a Personal Assistant, local to Oxford, please get in touch with Megan Cole at Brandon James.

REFERENCE: 20668