Personal Assistant

Barclays; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to senior leadership. This role involves managing diaries, coordinating travel, and organizing events, requiring strong organizational and stakeholder management skills. Join a dynamic environment and support multiple executives as they transition into their roles.

Benefits

Pension plan enrollment after 12 weeks

Holiday pay

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive discounts at high street shops

Qualifications

• Strong PA/Executive Assistant experience, preferably in corporate or financial services.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience in handling off-site event planning and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Provide PA support to senior executives, including Managing Directors.
• Manage complex diaries and scheduling across multiple time zones.
• Coordinate UK and occasional international travel.

Skills

Diary Management

Travel Coordination

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Event Planning

Organizational Skills

Job description

Personal Assistant – Barclays

Role Location: London

Contract Length: 6 months

PAYE only

Overall Purpose of the Role:

Barclays is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to senior leadership within a newly structured team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, supporting multiple high-level executives as they transition into their roles. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and stakeholder management skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide PA support to senior executives, including Managing Directors and Directors.

• Manage complex diaries and scheduling across multiple time zones.

• Coordinate UK and occasional international travel, including accommodation and logistics.

• Process expenses using internal systems (e.g., Travelex).

• Organize off-site events, including venue booking, catering, and speaker coordination.

• Manage stakeholder interactions, including coordination with Tesco Bank following Barclays’ acquisition.

• Ensure confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

• Collaborate effectively with wider teams to support seamless operations.

Key Skills:

• Strong PA/Executive Assistant experience, preferably within a corporate or financial services environment.

• Proficiency in diary management, travel coordination, and expense systems.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks efficiently.

• Experience handling off-site event planning and logistics.

• A proactive, team-player mindset with a keen eye for detail.

About Barclays

Barclays is a British universal bank. It is diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Barclays businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full-service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by its service company, providing technology, operations, and functional services across the Group.

Values

Everything Barclays does is shaped by its five values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values form the foundation of Barclays’ relationships with customers and clients and guide how the company measures and rewards the performance of colleagues. Success at Barclays is not just about what you achieve, but how you achieve it.

Diversity

Barclays is committed to fostering a culture where individuals from all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work. The company values inclusion and works to ensure that all talents are nurtured, empowering individuals to contribute fully to Barclays’ vision and goals.

Hybrid Working

At Barclays, we offer a hybrid working model, blending the benefits of working alongside colleagues at our on-site locations with the flexibility of working from home. Employees work on-site for a minimum of two days per week (or more as set by the business area). Please discuss specific working pattern requirements with the hiring manager. As we continue to develop our hybrid work environment, arrangements may be subject to change with reasonable notice to meet business needs.

Your Benefits

As a contract employee of Randstad Sourceright, you’ll receive a range of financial and personal benefits, including:

• Enrolment in a pension plan (after 12 weeks on assignment)

• Holiday pay

• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme, supporting your home and work life

• Exclusive discounts at high street shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues—including Asda, Zizzi, and more

If you are an experienced PA looking for an exciting opportunity at Barclays, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!