PA / Business Support Officer


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£30,000 to £35,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Reading, RG1 3BE
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Sept 2026
Closing date:	9 Oct 2026

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Summary

Personal Assistant / Executive Support Coordinator

Join a professional and growing organisation based in Reading, offering a flexible hybrid working pattern of up to 3 days working from home per week.We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Personal Assistant to provide dedicated support to a team of senior consultants. This is a varied and fast-paced role that would suit someone who enjoys juggling priorities, building relationships and keeping operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Managing complex diaries, meetings and appointments for senior professionals

Coordinating domestic and international business travel arrangements

Maintaining CRM and business systems to ensure accurate records and processes

Updating project trackers, task lists and workflow dashboards

Preparing, proofreading and formatting reports, correspondence and proposals

Monitoring email inboxes and responding to enquiries where appropriate

Liaising with clients and stakeholders to coordinate meetings and project schedules

Maintaining electronic filing systems and company documentation

Processing expenses and supporting reporting activities

Assisting with contract reviews and ongoing project administration

Building strong working relationships across the wider business

About You

You will have previous experience in a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or Senior Administrator role and be able to demonstrate:

Excellent diary and workload management skills

Strong organisational and planning abilities

Outstanding attention to detail

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Microsoft 365

The ability to multitask and prioritise effectively

A proactive and professional approach

Strong problem-solving skills and initiative

Experience working in a busy professional services environment would be advantageous

What's on Offer?

Hybrid working with flexibility to work from home part of the week

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Varied and interesting workload

Opportunity to work closely with senior professionals

Modern offices based in Reading

Competitive salary and benefits package

If you are an experienced PA, EA or Business Support professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

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