Personal assistant

Performs administrative support tasks that are secretarial in nature for one or more key executives in an organisation. Examples of work performed may include a broad range of complex responsibilities involving confidential or technical information, such as compiling reports, scheduling meetings, diary management and preparing agendas, responding to routine correspondence, researching background material and screening telephone calls. May also involve looking after executive management’s personal affairs i.e. payment of personal bills, etc. Usually requires three to five years’ relevant experience. Alternative title: executive assistant.