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Personal Assistant job description

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Use this free Personal Assistant job description template to write a clear, effective ad. Copy it, fill in the details in brackets, and post your role on Rolebee.

What does a Personal Assistant do?

A Personal Assistant provides day-to-day support to an individual or manager — handling scheduling, correspondence, and tasks so they can stay focused and organised.

Personal Assistant responsibilities

  • Manage diaries, appointments, and travel arrangements
  • Handle emails, calls, and correspondence
  • Prepare documents, notes, and reports
  • Organise meetings and take minutes
  • Run errands and coordinate personal or office tasks
  • Keep information confidential and well organised

Personal Assistant requirements

Split your requirements into genuine must-haves and nice-to-haves. Long "essential" lists deter strong applicants, so keep the must-haves to the few that truly matter.

  • Must have: Excellent organisation and time management
  • Must have: Strong written and verbal communication
  • Must have: Discretion with confidential matters
  • Must have: Proficiency with office software
  • Nice to have: Previous PA or administrative experience
  • Nice to have: Experience supporting senior staff
  • Nice to have: A relevant business administration qualification

Personal Assistant job description template

Copy this template, fill in the bracketed details, and adjust it to your business. Adding a salary range will noticeably increase the number of applications you receive.

Personal Assistant
[Company] · [Location / Remote] · [Full time / Part time]

ABOUT THE ROLE
A Personal Assistant provides day-to-day support to an individual or manager — handling scheduling, correspondence, and tasks so they can stay focused and organised.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Manage diaries, appointments, and travel arrangements
• Handle emails, calls, and correspondence
• Prepare documents, notes, and reports
• Organise meetings and take minutes
• Run errands and coordinate personal or office tasks
• Keep information confidential and well organised

WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Must have:
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Discretion with confidential matters
• Proficiency with office software
Nice to have:
• Previous PA or administrative experience
• Experience supporting senior staff
• A relevant business administration qualification

WHAT WE OFFER
• Salary: [range]
• [Benefits, flexibility, growth]

HOW TO APPLY
Apply with your resume — we review every application and reply within [timeframe].

Tips to attract the best candidates

  1. Include a salary range — it's the single biggest driver of applications.
  2. Lead with what the candidate gets, not just what you need.
  3. Keep the ad scannable: short intro, clear responsibilities, honest requirements.
  4. Post it where the right people will see it, and feature it for urgent roles.

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