Temporary Personal Assistant

Purely PA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Purely PA is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant for a 6-week temporary assignment in London’s West End. You will provide high-level PA support to senior colleagues, manage diaries, coordinate meetings and handle travel arrangements with discretion.

The role requires proactive, organised professionals who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced professional services environment. 4 days in the office, 1 day work from home, £25 per hour plus holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Experience as a PA or senior administrator in a busy environment.
• Strong diary management and organisational skills.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive PA and administrative support to senior colleagues.
• Manage busy diaries, coordinate meetings and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Organise meetings, prepare documentation and ensure arrangements run smoothly.
• Manage correspondence, emails and telephone enquiries.
• Coordinate travel and prepare itineraries as required.
• Maintain accurate records and up-to-date documents.
• Support with ad hoc administrative tasks for the team.

Skills

Diary management

Administrative support

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Temporary Personal Assistant - Professional Services

West End, London | £25 per hour + holiday pay | 6-week assignment

Are you an experienced Personal Assistant looking for your next temporary opportunity in a professional and fast-paced environment?

We are seeking a proactive, highly organised and professional Personal Assistant to join a well-established professional services firm based in the heart of London's West End. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PA who enjoys providing first-class support, managing competing priorities and ensuring senior colleagues are supported seamlessly.

The Role

Working within a professional and collaborative environment, you will provide high-quality PA support, helping to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day activities. You will need to be confident managing multiple tasks, using your initiative and maintaining the highest levels of discretion and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive PA and administrative support to senior colleagues.

• Managing busy diaries, coordinating meetings and resolving scheduling conflicts.

• Organising meetings, preparing documentation and ensuring all arrangements run smoothly.

• Managing correspondence, emails and telephone enquiries professionally.

• Coordinating travel arrangements and preparing itineraries where required.

• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring documents are organised and up to date.

• Supporting with ad hoc administrative tasks and wider team requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced PA or senior administrator who thrives in a busy professional environment. You will have excellent organisational skills, a proactive approach and the ability to anticipate requirements before they arise.

You will also bring:

• Previous experience in a PA or executive support role.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong diary management and organisational abilities.

• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• A professional, discreet and adaptable approach.

• Confidence using Microsoft Office and other standard business systems.

The Details

• Location: West End, London

• Working pattern: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home

• Pay rate: £25 per hour + holiday pay

• Duration: 6 weeks

• Type: Temporary assignment

If you are an experienced PA who can hit the ground running and enjoy working within a professional services environment, we would love to hear from you.