Executive assistant roles will involve you providing high quality administrative support to senior members of the business, where you’ll be required to possess impeccable admin skills including time & diary management.   

Executive assistants will need to be IT literate, be highly detail-oriented and possess excellent communication and organisational skills. The latter is important as you could be working to tight deadlines and you will need to remain calm under pressure, while managing the expectations of a range of different members of staff. You will need to be able to use your own initiative and work under minimal supervision.

Previous experience as an EA within professional services is beneficial. Duties include general administration tasks as well as organising and overviewing meetings, helping prepare reports and analysing data.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advanced diary management
• Arranging internal and external meetings and preparing the correct documentation
• Minute taking
• Screening incoming correspondence including phone calls, post and general e-mails
• General ad-hoc administration duties e.g. filling, typing, copying, drafting letters, inter alia
• Helping prepare reports and analysing data

​Reading is one of the UK’s leading commercial centres outside of London, offering a fast-paced economy alongside excellent connectivity and quality of life. Located in the Thames Valley, the town benefits from direct rail links into London, as well as easy access to the M4 corridor, Heathrow Airport, and the wider South East. Its position as a key business hub, combined with a strong talent pool and modern infrastructure, makes Reading an attractive base for both employers and professionals.

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The local economy is driven by a strong presence of technology, finance, and professional services organisations, with Reading widely recognised as part of the UK’s “Silicon Valley”. Major global companies, including Microsoft, Oracle, and Cisco, have established operations in and around the town, supporting a high demand for skilled talent across digital, commercial, and corporate functions. Alongside this, a growing number of scale-ups and SMEs contribute to a dynamic and competitive job market.

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Outside of work, Reading offers a well-rounded lifestyle with a mix of urban amenities and green space. The town centre provides a wide range of retail, dining, and leisure options, while areas such as the Oracle Riverside and Caversham offer a more relaxed, community feel. Residents also benefit from easy access to the Thames Path, surrounding countryside, and nearby destinations such as the Chiltern Hills. With its strong economic profile, connectivity, and lifestyle offering, Reading presents a compelling option for professionals looking to develop their careers within a thriving business environment.