Personal Assistant
6AI USED FOR6%moving to51%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£20,000 - £24,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Personal Assistant
Personal Assistants play a pivotal role in the smooth operation of businesses and individuals alike, offering essential support that enhances productivity and efficiency. In today's fast-paced world, they are the backbone of organizations, ensuring that executives can focus on strategic decision-making while maintaining a balanced work-life dynamic.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI is already used for some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Personal AssistantIn this entry-level role, you will support senior staff with basic administrative tasks, gaining valuable experience in office dynamics and procedures.£20,000 - £24,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Personal AssistantAs a mid-level personal assistant, you will take on more complex responsibilities, including managing projects and liaising with external stakeholders.£26,000 - £32,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Personal AssistantIn this senior position, you will oversee the administrative functions of a department, mentor junior staff, and contribute to strategic planning.£38,000+
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The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Finance and AccountingDancebox Theatre Works · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£49,000 median
🎓Business Management With Information SystemsWest Herts College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
🎓International Tourism Management (with Foundation Year)University of Bedfordshire · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£31,000 median
🎓Modern Languages (German and Italian) and ManagementUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Business Management (Accelerated)Anglia Ruskin University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely. Some employers will take you on here with no formal qualifications at all, if you can show you can do the work.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Finance and AccountingDancebox Theatre Works · DegreeBusiness Management With Information SystemsWest Herts College · DegreeInternational Tourism Management (with Foundation Year)University of Bedfordshire · DegreeBusiness ManagementTeesside University · DegreeModern Languages (German and Italian) and ManagementUniversity of St Andrews · DegreeBusiness Management (Accelerated)Anglia Ruskin University · Degree