Temporary Personal Assistant & Office Manager

Purely PA; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Purely PA is seeking a Temporary Personal Assistant & Office Manager in Harrow. The role is office-based, full-time, 8.30AM–6PM, supporting the CEO and family with a mix of personal and professional tasks.

The position requires strong organisational skills, discretion, and experience in executive support and office management. You will manage diaries, travel, household staff and project coordination while upholding privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience in office management or executive assistance, ideally supporting C-suite executives.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Proactive, flexible and discreet approach.
• Experience with property development or construction is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily office operations, facilities, supplies, visitors, IT, maintenance, health and safety.
• Manage directors' diaries, coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, track actions.
• Manage calendars, travel arrangements, appointments, household staff, suppliers and family tasks.
• Maintain task lists, deadlines, coordinate projects and follow up with stakeholders.
• HR administration including onboarding, records, holidays and attendance.
• Financial administration supporting expenses, invoices, budget tracking and insurance claims.

Skills

Organisational skills

Discretion

Executive support

Microsoft Office

Asana

Project management

Diary management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Temporary Personal Assistant & Office Manager

Location: Harrow, North West London
Working Pattern: Full-time, office-based 8.30AM until 6PM

Are you a highly organised, proactive and discreet professional looking for a varied role combining PA support and office management?

We're seeking an adaptable individual to oversee the smooth running of the office, support senior leadership and manage a range of personal and household responsibilities for the CEO and their family. This is a varied, hands-on position requiring exceptional organisation, initiative and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Office Management: Oversee daily office operations, facilities, supplies, visitors, IT, maintenance, health and safety and compliance.

• Executive Support: Manage directors' diaries, coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, track actions and handle confidential documents.

• Personal Assistance: Manage calendars, travel arrangements, appointments, household staff, suppliers, family activities and personal administration.

• Project Management: Maintain task lists, monitor deadlines, coordinate projects and follow up with stakeholders to ensure actions are completed.

• HR Administration: Manage onboarding and offboarding, employee records, holiday tracking, attendance and regular HR reporting.

• Financial Administration: Support expenses, invoices, budget tracking, insurance claims and vehicle administration.

About You

You'll have proven experience in office management, executive assistance or a similar senior support role, ideally supporting C-suite executives.

You'll also bring:

• Outstanding organisational and multitasking skills.

• Excellent communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills and confidence using project management tools such as Asana.

• A proactive, flexible and solutions-focused approach.

• The ability to handle sensitive business and personal matters with complete discretion.

• Experience in property development or construction would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a varied and rewarding position with significant responsibility, supporting both business operations and personal commitments.

Please note: Flexibility for occasional evening and weekend support is essential.