Personal Assistant & Receptionist

The Channel Recruiter; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking a Personal Assistant & Receptionist to support senior Executives at their Reading headquarters. The role combines front-of-house duties with administrative support, requiring strong organisational skills and discretion. The successful candidate will manage executive calendars, organise travel, and act as a warm first point of contact. Benefits include private healthcare, a pension scheme, and employee recognition programs. Training and mentoring will be provided, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step up in their career.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Pension

25 days holiday rising to 30

Gym Discounts

Employee of the Quarter

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative, office support, or receptionist role.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a warm and professional first point of contact.
• Managing calendars, meetings, and schedules for senior Executives.
• Organising UK and international travel, including accommodation.
• Drafting correspondence and handling confidential information.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Discretion with information

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Personal Assistant & Receptionist
Location: Reading (HQ)
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum
Working Pattern: On-site, Monday to Friday
Benefits: Private Healthcare, Pension, 25 days holiday rising to 30 over 5 years, Group Life Insurance, Income Protection, Gym Discounts, Free Fuel Fridays, Employee of the Quarter, Employee Referral program and many more.

About the Role

XMA Group is looking for a friendly, organised, and proactive Personal Assistant & Receptionist to join our team at our Reading headquarters. This is a highly visible role sitting at the heart of the business, combining front-of-house responsibilities with executive support. You'll be the welcoming face of our HQ while also providing day-to-day administrative and diary support to a small group of senior Executives. This role is ideal for someone with strong coordination skills who enjoys variety, responsibility, and being relied upon.

You'll be supported and mentored as you grow into the PA side of the role, making this a great opportunity for someone looking to step up from an administrative or office support position.

Join XMA - a leading UK technology solutions company partnering with the biggest names in the industry. Established in the 80's, XMA has grown to become one of the top ten largest value-added resellers in the UK. Today, we're an independent UK company with full geographic coverage - and our skilled workforce serves a diverse customer base across the public and private sector. We win awards for our ability to help organisations and users achieve more with technology. We specialise in realising individual ambitions to transform and evolve. We consult, define, adapt and deliver on real-life outcomes. We collaborate closely to bring that positive impact home.

Key Responsibilities

• Front of House & Office Support
• Acting as a warm and professional first point of contact for visitors and colleagues
• Managing reception duties and supporting meetings with refreshments and room coordination
• Liaising with facilities to ensure smooth day-to-day HQ operations
• Executive & Diary Support
• Managing calendars, meetings, and schedules for senior Executives
• Coordinating appointments and anticipating scheduling conflicts
• Ensuring Executives are fully prepared for meetings
• Travel & Logistics
• Organising UK and international travel, including accommodation and itineraries
• Managing changes and last-minute requests calmly and efficiently
• Communication & Administration
• Acting as a gatekeeper for Executive communications when required
• Drafting correspondence and handling confidential information
• Supporting expenses, invoices, and basic financial administration
• Meetings, Projects & Events
• Preparing agendas, briefing packs, and presentations
• Supporting board meetings, offsites, and internal events
• Taking minutes and tracking actions

Requirements

Personal Assistant and Receptionist

We're looking for someone who is:

• Naturally organised and calm under pressure
• Confident, professional, and personable
• Proactive, flexible, and solutions-focused
• Discreet and trusted with sensitive information

You'll ideally have:

• Experience in an administrative, office support, or receptionist role
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Confidence managing diaries, travel, and competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• PA experience is not essential — training and mentoring will be provided.

Extra information

We're proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Level 3 Employer—the highest level in the UK Government's scheme. This reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Through our inclusive recruitment practices, we ensure that individuals with disabilities are given fair and equal access to opportunities within our organisation. As part of this commitment, we participate in the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, which offers an interview to any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role.

We will ensure that individuals who have a disability are provided reasonable accommodation, to enable full participation in the job application and interview process. If you have any such requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us on our email which is (url removed), we will be happy to action your requests.

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