Executive Assistant

Opportunities Workshop; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

20-week intensive career development programme.

If you’re looking to advance your career towards a Senior Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant role, this is a great programme to launch your career.

With the Executive PA diploma, you’ll learn how to stay one step ahead, anticipating needs and meeting the demands of this challenging, yet rewarding role.

Your programme includes a comprehensive range of modules to give you the skillset required for your career:

• Secretarial Skills
• Office IT Skills
• Media and Marketing
• Personal Effectiveness
• Business Awareness
• Career Development Strategies

How we support your learning

You'll work closely with our team of specialist tutors and coaches to maximise your understanding of each topic through small group workshops and individual projects.

Your personal Learning Coach will work with you to ensure your study plan delivers results and that you graduate as quickly as possible.

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Our career coaching programme will equip you with skills and connections to translate your new skills into successful career progression.

Our recruitment partners at Melius provide our graduates with direct access to hidden market job opportunities in business support roles.

Core Technical Modules

• Touch Typing
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Effective Business Communication
• Speedwriting
• Successful Meetings and Minutes
• Diary Management
• Business Travel

Core Business Modules

• Introduction to Business Structure and Law
• Time Management
• Understanding Business Accounts

London Campus

Our accelerated learning programmes are delivered exclusively at Pitman Training’s Central London campus on Bloomsbury Square.

Students benefit from access to campus facilities including seminar rooms, fully equipped IT classrooms, independent workspace, and breakout areas.

Our campus is two minutes’ walk from Holborn tube station on the Central and Piccadilly lines, and five minutes from Tottenham Court Road on the Elizabeth Line, providing easy access for students commuting from outside London.

Located in London’s West End, near professional training schools, Oxford Street shopping, and Covent Garden entertainment options.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do I have to attend campus?

Students are expected to attend campus Monday to Friday for scheduled activities.

When does this programme start?

We have three intakes in 2023: January, April, and September.

What happens if I miss a lesson?

Digital content will be available for all activities, which can be studied in open sessions on campus or at home.

Will you help me find work?

Our Career Coaches will support you in securing employment, including introductions to hiring employers and access to vacancies through our partners.

What are the eligibility requirements?

We focus on potential; activities are conducted in English, so sufficient language skills are needed.

How much can I earn?

Starting salaries in London average £32,000 for Personal Assistants and £41,000 for Executive Assistants, with potential to earn over £50,000 in senior roles.