Temp Executive Assistant

knightsbridgerecruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a part-time Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant to provide a mix of business and personal support. The role is flexible, requiring approximately 15 hours per week with morning availability. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and prior experience supporting high-net-worth individuals. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and long-term potential for the right individual.

Benefits

Flexible working

Competitive hourly rate

Mix of business and personal responsibilities

Qualifications

• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and working independently.
• Previous experience supporting a founder or entrepreneur preferred.
• Discreet, reliable, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy inbox and prioritize emails.
• Coordinate international travel including visas.
• Schedule meetings and manage diaries.
• Plan holidays and handle personal errands.

Skills

Highly organised

Excellent time management

Managing multiple priorities

Discretion

Detail-oriented

Job description

TEMP Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant (Part‑Time)

Location: Remote with occasional in‑person support (maximum one day per week, Berkshire area)

Rate: £20–£30 per hour

Hours: 15 hours per week (Monday–Friday, morning availability required)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Length: Ongoing (temporary)

The Opportunity

You would be supporting a fast‑growing, founder‑led technology business operating in a highly technical and innovative sector. The company was established in the early 2020s and has a small, collaborative team of approximately 30 people. The founder is seeking a capable, proactive Temporary EA/PA to provide 50/50 business and personal support, including some personal support for their partner. This is a newly created support role, ideal for someone who enjoys building structure, working autonomously, and becoming a trusted right‑hand.

The Role

This position requires availability every weekday morning to manage emails and priorities for about one hour. Outside of this, work can be completed flexibly unless otherwise specified. There may be a requirement to attend up to one day per week in person, working from a private residence in a well‑connected Berkshire area.

Responsibilities

Business Support

• Managing a busy inbox (approx. 30–50 emails per day), prioritising and drafting responses
• General administration and light financial admin
• Coordinating international travel, including visas and detailed itineraries
• Scheduling meetings and diary management
• Supporting internal events and team socials

Personal Support

• Holiday and travel planning
• Managing contractors and household‑related research
• Personal shopping and ad hoc errands
• Booking and managing appointments (medical, veterinary, etc.)
• Managing personal accounts and household bills

About You

• Genuine, hard‑working, honest leche (UP?) and upfront
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and working independently
• Previous experience supporting a founder, entrepreneur, or high‑net‑worth individual preferred
• Discreet, reliable, and detail‑oriented
• Confident guiding someone who is new to having EA/PA support

Additional Information

• Part‑time role with flexible working
• Competitive hourly rate
• Mix of business and personal responsibilities
• Long‑term potential for the right person

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