Temporary Personal Assistant (4243)

Wade Macdonald; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is seeking a Temporary Personal Assistant in Slough on a hybrid basis (3 days in the office) for 3 months to support senior Directors. You will manage diaries, meetings and priorities to ensure smooth day-to-day activity.

You will also monitor inboxes, prepare reports and minutes, coordinate boards, liaise with stakeholders, track deadlines and handle confidential information with discretion. Strong MS Word, Outlook and PowerPoint skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experienced Personal Assistant to support senior Directors.
• Highly organised with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in diary management, minute-taking and written communication.
• Strong IT skills including Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Managing complex diaries, schedules and priorities for senior Directors.
• Monitoring inboxes, correspondence and key actions.
• Preparing reports, presentations and meeting materials.
• Coordinating senior meetings, including agendas, papers and minutes.
• Liaising with internal teams, senior stakeholders and external partners.
• Supporting Board and senior leadership activities.
• Tracking deadlines, records and statutory requirements.
• Handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Supporting management information and wider Executive Team activities.
• Providing cover across the Executive Support Team when required.

Skills

Diary management

Minute-taking

Written communication

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

** Temporary Personal Assistant | 3 Months Initially | Slough | Hybrid (3 days office) | £16.00 to £17.00 per hour + Holiday Pay **

About the Client

My client is a well-established government organisation delivering essential services across the local community. With a strong focus on making a positive difference, they offer a collaborative and supportive working environment where employees can genuinely contribute to the organisation’s wider impact.

About the Job

This is a super opportunity for an experienced Personal Assistant to support senior Directors within a busy Executive Support Team. You will manage diaries, meetings and competing priorities, helping ensure day-to-day activity runs smoothly. It’s a varied role ideal for a proactive, organised PA who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• Managing complex diaries, schedules and priorities for senior Directors.
• Monitoring inboxes, correspondence and key actions.
• Preparing reports, presentations and meeting materials.
• Coordinating senior meetings, including agendas, papers and minutes.
• Liaising with internal teams, senior stakeholders and external partners.
• Supporting Board and senior leadership activities.
• Tracking deadlines, records and statutory requirements.
• Handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Supporting management information and wider Executive Team activities.
• Providing cover across the Executive Support Team when required.

About You

You will be an experienced PA confident supporting Director-level or senior stakeholders. You will be highly organised, comfortable juggling multiple priorities and able to work independently without needing constant direction. Strong diary management, minute-taking and written communication skills are essential, alongside confidence using Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will join a friendly and supportive organisation where collaboration, learning and professional development are genuinely encouraged. Alongside hybrid and flexible working, you will benefit from excellent training and development opportunities and make meaningful difference to its community.