Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Oxford is looking for a highly organized Personal Assistant to provide first-class support at a senior level. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and take ownership of complex schedules while communicating with clients across various sectors. The role offers a competitive salary, private healthcare, and flexible benefits including a gym membership.

Benefits

Private healthcare

25 days' holiday

3 paid volunteering days annually

Life assurance

Income protection

Qualifications

• Support senior leadership, ideally within professional services or built environment.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Produce polished documents and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries and travel arrangements.
• Liaise directly with clients across various sectors.
• Provide a calm, solution-focused presence in a busy team.

Skills

Proven experience as a PA or EA

Strong communicator with excellent client-facing skills

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

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 include:

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