Personal Assistant & Receptionist
Location: Reading (HQ)
Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum
Working Pattern: On-site, Monday to Friday
Benefits: Private Healthcare, Pension, 25 days holiday rising to 30 over 5 years, Group Life Insurance, Income Protection, Gym Discounts, Free Fuel Fridays, Employee of the Quarter, Employee Referral program and many more.
About the Role
XMA Group is looking for a friendly, organised, and proactive Personal Assistant & Receptionist to join our team at our Reading headquarters. This is a highly visible role sitting at the heart of the business, combining front-of-house responsibilities with executive support. You’ll be the welcoming face of our HQ while also providing day-to-day administrative and diary support to a small group of senior Executives. This role is ideal for someone with strong coordination skills who enjoys variety, responsibility, and being relied upon.
You’ll be supported and mentored as you grow into the PA side of the role, making this a great opportunity for someone looking to step up from an administrative or office support position.
Join XMA - a 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 full geographic coverage – and our skilled workforce serves a diverse customer base across the public and private sector. We win awards for our ability to help organisations and users achieve more with technology. We specialise in realising individual ambitions to transform and evolve. We consult, define, adapt and deliver on real-life outcomes. We collaborate closely to bring that positive impact home.
Key Responsibilities: Personal Assistant and Receptionist
Front of House & Office Support
Acting as a warm and professional first point of contact for visitors and colleagues
Managing reception duties and supporting meetings with refreshments and room coordination
Liaising with facilities to ensure smooth day-to-day HQ operations
Executive & Diary Support
Managing calendars, meetings, and schedules for senior Executives
Coordinating appointments and anticipating scheduling conflicts
Ensuring Executives are fully prepared for meetings
Travel & Logistics
Organising UK and international travel, including accommodation and itineraries
Managing changes and last-minute requests calmly and efficiently
Communication & Administration
Acting as a gatekeeper for Executive communications when required
Drafting correspondence and handling confidential information
Supporting expenses, invoices, and basic financial administration
Meetings, Projects & Events
Preparing agendas, briefing packs, and presentations
Supporting board meetings, offsites, and internal events
Taking minutes and tracking actions
Requirements: Personal Assistant and Receptionist
We’re looking for someone who is:
Naturally organised and calm under pressure
Confident, professional, and personable
Proactive, flexible, and solutions-focused
Discreet and trusted with sensitive information
You’ll ideally have:
Experience in an administrative, office support, or receptionist role
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Confidence managing diaries, travel, and competing priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
PA experience is not essential — training and mentoring will be provided.
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. Through our inclusive recruitment practices, we ensure that individuals with disabilities are given fair and equal access to opportunities within our organisation. As part of this commitment, we participate in the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, which offers an interview to any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role.
We will ensure that individuals who have a disability are provided reasonable accommodation, to enable full participation in the job application and interview process. If you have any such requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us on our email which is (url removed), we will be happy to action your requests.
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