Personal Assistant to Managing Director

Journey Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Personal Assistant to the Managing Director. This office-based role in Wokingham offers a salary of £27,000 and involves managing the MD’s schedule, providing administrative support, and maintaining company operations. Ideal candidates should have previous office administration experience and strong organisational skills. The position offers benefits including 23 days holiday, a pension, and free parking.

Benefits

23 days holiday

Company pension

Free parking

Occasional home working

Qualifications

• Previous office administration experience is essential.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the MD’s inbox, calendar, and appointments.
• Prepare and format documents, reports, and presentations.
• Liaise at all levels and act as the face of the company.
• Oversee the company’s car fleet and manage breakdowns.
• Organise company events, lunches, and hospitality.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and highly organised PA to the Managing Director. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some existing office administration experience who’s ready to take the next step in their career.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you’ll be their right-hand support — managing day-to-day operations, keeping things running smoothly, and ensuring the MD is always one step ahead.

This office based role will be located in Wokingham offering a salary of £27,000. Working hours will be 8.30am–4.30pm (½ hour lunch) or 8.30am–5.00pm (1 hour lunch) – flexibility available.

Key Responsibilities for the Personal Assistant to Managing Director role are :

PA Duties (around 60%)

• Managing the MD’s inbox, calendar, and appointments
• Preparing and formatting documents, reports, and presentations
• Liaising at all levels and acting as the face of the company when representing the MD
• Coordinating meetings, hospitality, and events
• Providing general administrative support as required

Office Administration (around 40%)

• Overseeing the company’s car fleet, including breakdowns and repairs
• Managing company accreditations and renewals
• Ordering office consumables and maintaining supplies
• Acting as first aid coordinator
• Liaising with the external HR provider for onboarding, leavers, and HR administration
• Recording staff holidays and sickness
• Handling incoming calls and general office queries
• Organising company events, lunches, and hospitality bookings

About You

• Previous office administration experience (essential)
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – confident liaising at all levels
• Discreet, proactive, and adaptable
• Comfortable working in a small, close-knit team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Benefits for Personal Assistant to Managing Director role are :

• 23 days holiday (3 to be taken at Christmas)
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Occasional home working by agreement

  This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow into a true PA role, working closely with senior leadership and gaining wide exposure across the business. You’ll have variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact in a friendly and supportive company