Personal Assistant to CEO (Hybrid, Reading)

About the role

We are seeking an exceptionally organised, proactive and commercially aware Personal Assistant to support the CEO of a growing business in Reading. This hybrid role goes beyond diary‑management, requiring you to drive priorities, coordinate actions and ensure smooth operations.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of the CEO’s diary, manage competing demands and build preparation and follow‑up time into the schedule.
• Support a busy inbox, prioritise requests, maintain action lists and chase outstanding information.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare briefing materials, track actions and ensure agreed outcomes are achieved.
• Coordinate management reports, maintain organised records and identify process improvements.

Required profile

• Proactive ownership mindset; creates structure in a busy, changing environment.
• Excellent attention to detail while keeping sight of the bigger picture.
• Confident communicator with senior stakeholders; able to chase deadlines and challenge when needed.
• Discreet, trustworthy with confidential information and strong commercial awareness.
• Calm and organised when priorities shift; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly confident with Microsoft Office, email, calendars and business systems, and quick to learn new technology.

What we offer

• £32,000‑£38,000 salary, dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working – one day per week in the Reading office.
• Permanent, full‑time role (37.5 hours per week).
• Close exposure to the CEO and senior management team.
• Influential position with opportunity to shape how the executive team operates.