Personal Assistant

AM; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational publishing and technology firm in the UK seeks a Personal Assistant to support Sales Directors. This role involves managing their complex schedules, coordinating travel, and planning company events. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in a similar position, excellent administration and organisational skills, and an ability to build relationships across teams. The position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the role within a dynamic and growing company. Applications close on January 9, 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant, ideally in a commercial setting.
• Able to manage complex travel arrangements and diary management.
• Experience planning events and maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars and appointments for the Sales Directors.
• Coordinate travel logistics for domestic and international trips.
• Assist in planning and organizing company events.

Skills

Administration skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Event planning

Tools

MS 365 environment

MS Office Suite

Job description

Join our team as a Personal Assistant to the Sales Directors of a progressive, mid‑size business in the educational publishing and technology sector.

This newly created position offers an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to shape the role.

We are seeking a talented Personal Assistant to support the work of our Sales Directors in the UK and US, as they lead their teams to deliver international revenue growth.

If you thrive working in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you.

You will be an integral support to the Sales Directors, providing proactive support, ensuring their complex schedules of busy external and internal meetings, and global travel, run seamlessly.

You will also help to plan and deliver exceptional events for the company such as staff parties, all‑hands meetings and team‑building events.

With your attention to detail and proactive mindset, you will contribute to our efficiency and help us drive commercial success and make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars, appointments, and meetings, maximizing the directors’ time.
• Providing administrative support to the directors.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, ensuring smooth logistics for domestic and international trips.
• Prioritise and handle communications, maintaining prompt and professional responses.
• Assist in planning and organizing engaging company events.
• Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders, clients, and partners.
• Support ad‑hoc assignments and projects.

Knowledge And Experience

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant in a dynamic environment, preferably supporting directors in commercial and/or sales.
• Superb administration and organisational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship‑building skills.
• Able to cope with pressure, juggle priorities and work flexibly to accommodate needs across time zones.
• Able to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and problem‑solve.
• Able to build effective relationships with all employees across the organisation both in person and remotely.
• Experience of managing diaries, and booking complex travel arrangements including multi‑destinations, visa requirements and compiling itineraries.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS 365 environment and MS Office Suite.
• Confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience in event planning and coordination is highly desirable.

Closing date for applications is 9th January 2026