Personal Secretary Assistant

RE People; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced Secretary/Personal Assistant to join their team in 2026. The successful candidate will provide proactive support to senior management, coordinate client matters, and manage correspondence. Key requirements include fast typing skills, strong Microsoft Office expertise, and excellent communication abilities. This role offers a competitive salary of £33,000 and the opportunity to work within a dynamic environment with responsibility and variety.

Qualifications

• Experienced PA, ideally from a legal or professional services background.
• Fast, accurate typing (60 wpm or more).
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office and practice management systems.
• Highly organized, proactive, and solutions-focused.
• Confident communicator with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive PA support to Partners and Fee Earners.
• Coordinate client matters, meetings, and projects.
• Act as a key client contact and manage correspondence.
• Support billing, time recording, and finance processes.
• Manage diaries, document amendments, and file administration.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Proactive support

Fast typing (60 wpm+)

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Practice management systems

Job description

Secretary/Personal Assistant

Cheltenham | £33,000 | Permanent | 2026 Start

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced SecretaryPersonal Assistant to join a highly regarded professional services firm in Cheltenham as part of their 2026 growth plans.

This is a varied, fast‑paced role supporting Partners and Fee Earners, where you will play a key role in delivering exceptional secretarial client service, coordinating client matters, and keeping day‑to‑day operations running smoothly for the senior management teams.

Key responsibilities

• Proactive PA support to Partners and Fee Earners
• Coordinating client matters, meetings, and projects
• Acting as a key client contact and managing correspondence
• Supporting billing, time recording, and finance processes
• Diary management, document amendments, and file administration
• Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

About you

• Experienced PA, ideally from a legal or professional services background
• Fast, accurate typing (60 wpm+)
• Strong Microsoft Office and practice management systems experience
• Highly organised, proactive, and solutions‑focused
• Confident communicator with excellent attention to detail

Why apply?

• New role for 2026
• £33,000 salary
• Cheltenham location
• High‑profile Partner support and genuine responsibility

If you are a polished, capable PA looking for your next step in 2026, this role offers challenge, variety, and long‑term opportunity.

Please send your cv to for an immediate response.