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Personal Assistant & Receptionist

Job in Reading, Berkshire, RG1, England, UK
Listing for: The Channel Recruiter
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-15
Job specializations:
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Virtual Assistant/ Remote Admin, Admin Assistant, Executive Admin/ Personal Assistant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 35000 GBP Yearly GBP 35000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Personal Assistant & Receptionist

Location: Reading – 5 days a week in the office

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Benefits: Private Healthcare, Pension, 25 days holiday rising to 30 over 5 years, Group Life Insurance, Income Protection, Gym πληροφορίες, Free Fuel Fridays, Employee of the Quarter, Employee Referral programme and many more.

XMA is looking for a warm, professional and highly organised personal assistant & receptionist to join our team at our Reading headquarters. This is a unique role combining front‑of‑house responsibility with high‑level executive support – ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, people‑focused environment.

You’ll be the welcoming face of XMA HQ and a trusted right‑hand to a small group of senior executives, helping everything run smoothly behind the scenes.

Join XMA – a ساح (leading UK technology solutions company partnering with the biggest names in the industry). Established in the 80’s, XMA has grown to become one of the top ten largest value‑added resellers in the UK. Today, we’re an independent UK company with fullუთხ coverage – and our skilled workforce serves a diverse customer base across the public and private sector.

Key Responsibilities Front of House
  • Welcoming visitors, clients and colleagues at the HQ reception
  • Providing refreshments and supporting meetings and events
  • Acting as the go‑to contact for anything relating to the building and meeting spaces
Executive Support
  • Managing diaries, calendars and meeting schedules
  • Coordinating appointments and ensuring executives are fully prepared
  • Acting as a professional gatekeeper for key stakeholders
Travel & Logistics
  • Booking UK and international travel (flights, hotels, transfers, visas)
  • Preparing detailed itineraries and handling last‑minute changes
Meetings & Events
  • Organising board meetings, leadership sessions and client events
  • Preparing agendas, packs and presentations
  • Taking minutes and tracking actions
Administration & Projects
  • Drafting and formatting documents and presentations
  • Managing expenses, invoices and purchase orders
  • Supporting research, projects and strategic initiatives
Requirements
  • Natural organisation and calm under pressure
  • Confident dealing with senior stakeholders
  • Friendly, professional and welcoming
  • Discreet, reliable and trusted with confidential information

You’ll ideally have:

  • 2+ years’ experience in a PA, EA, Office Manager or senioruny admin role
  • Strong diary and travel coordination skills
  • Confidence using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

We’re proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Level 3 Employer – the highest level in the UK Government’s scheme. This reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We participate in the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, offering an interview to any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role.

We will provide reasonable accommodation to enable full participation in the job application and interview process. If you have any such requirements, please contact us at

Keywords: Personal Assistant, Team Assistant, Receptionist, Corporate Receptionist, Coordinator, Executive Assistant, Diary Management, PA, Reading, Front of House Administrator, Senior Administrator, Executive Support

Seniority Level: Associate

Employment Type:>

E’값 Full‑time

Job Function: Customer Service and Information Technology

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