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Personal Assistant

Personal Assistant job description

Managing diaries, schedules, and appointmentsCoordinating travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, and itinerariesHandling correspondence, phone calls, and email communicationsOrganising meetings, taking minutes, and preparing briefings or documentsRunning personal errands or overseeing personal tasks such as appointments or eventsManaging expenses and processing reimbursementsBooking reservations, managing vendors, or coordinating household staffHandling confidential information with sensitivityAssisting with special projects or research tasks as requiredProviding general administrative support to ease the executive’s workload

Typical Personal Assistant duties

What qualifications should a Personal Assistant have?

A great Personal Assistant often has several years of experience in a support role, with strong interpersonal skills and a proactive mindset. A Personal Assistant job description could include education or experience in any of the following areas:Business AdministrationOffice SupportEvent ManagementCommunicationsPersonal Assistants should also demonstrate a high level of the following skills to perform effectively in the role:Strong organisational and time-management skillsHigh attention to detail and accuracyExcellent written and verbal communicationAbility to multitask and prioritise competing demandsProfessionalism and discretionFlexibility and problem-solving abilityProficiency in office software and scheduling toolsA calm and resourceful approach under pressure

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Salary for Personal Assistant
360000 - 1000000
25th Percentile
360000
The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.
50th Percentile
600000
The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.
75th Percentile
1000000
The candidate has above-average experience, has most or all the necessary skills and may have specialised qualifications.
Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or the Mandatory Provident Fund. Small companies: S < HK$ 50 million Midsize companies: HK$ 50 million ≤ M ≤ HK$ 150 million Large companies: L > HK$ 150 million
Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th Percentile 50th Percentile 75th Percentile Executive Assistant 360000 600000 960000 Office Manager 480000 660000 1200000 Explore more salaries

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