Personal Assistant Cover Letter: 7 UK Examples to Adapt

Entry level: Receptionist to personal assistant (142 words)

Dear Mrs Okafor,

I am writing to apply for the Personal Assistant to the Operations Director role at Harrowgate Logistics, advertised on your website (ref. PA-0426).

For two years I have been the receptionist at a busy accountancy practice in Leeds, where I manage the meeting room diary for 14 partners, greet clients, answer the main phone line and book couriers and travel. When our office manager was on leave for a month last summer, I covered her diary management for two partners, including rearranging a full week of meetings after a train strike.

I would like to do that work full time. I am confident with Outlook, Teams and Excel, and I am discreet with client information.

Thank you for considering my application. My CV gives more detail, and I would welcome the chance to meet.

Yours sincerely, Chloe Barnett

Entry level: Graduate with no PA experience (132 words)

Dear Mr Hughes,

I am applying for the Junior Personal Assistant position at Calloway and Pryce, as advertised on your careers page.

I graduated in business management this summer. Alongside my degree I was events secretary for the student law society, where I organised 12 speaker events in a year: booking rooms, emailing speakers, arranging train tickets and hotels, and writing up the committee minutes. I also worked 16 hours a week in a café, which taught me to stay polite when the queue is out of the door.

Your advert asks for someone organised, discreet and quick to learn. I would bring all three, and I am ready to learn your systems from day one.

Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely, Ellie Turner

Mid level: PA to a headteacher (119 words)

Dear Mrs Ashworth,

I am applying for the post of PA to the Headteacher at Calderwick Academy.

I have worked in school administration for five years, the last two as PA to the deputy head of a secondary school with 1,100 pupils. I manage her diary, prepare papers for governors' meetings, take minutes, handle confidential correspondence with parents and outside agencies, and organise the staff training days.

I understand that a head's diary changes by the hour, and that safeguarding and pupil information must be handled with care. I hold an enhanced DBS check and have completed the school's data protection training.

I would welcome the opportunity to visit the school and discuss the role.

Yours sincerely, Nadia Rahman

Mid level: Legal personal assistant (113 words)

Dear Ms Fenwick,

I am applying for the Legal PA position in the private client team at Holloway Marsh Solicitors.

For four years I have supported two partners in a property team, managing their diaries, preparing client letters and engagement documents, opening new matters and handling time recording. I am used to working with strict deadlines and with confidential client information, and I type at 70 words per minute with audio typing.

Your private client team works on wills, probate and trusts. I would like to build my knowledge in that area, and I learn quickly.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely, Gemma Whitlock

Mid level: Private PA to a family (110 words)

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to apply for the Private PA position advertised through your agency (ref. 2261).

I have been a private PA to a family in Surrey for three years. I manage two adults' diaries, the children's school and activity calendar, household staff rotas, travel in the UK and abroad, and the property maintenance schedule. I am discreet, I have a full clean driving licence, and I am used to plans changing late in the evening.

I would bring the same calm and attention to detail to your client's household.

Thank you for your time. My CV and references are attached.

Yours faithfully, Olivia Grant

Mid level: Virtual personal assistant (123 words)

Dear Mr Patel,

I am applying for the Remote Personal Assistant role at Bramwell Digital.

For three years I have worked as a virtual PA for four small business owners at the same time. I manage their inboxes and diaries, book travel, prepare invoices, and keep a shared task list so that nothing is lost between us. I work from a dedicated home office with secure storage and a reliable connection, and I reply within the hour during working hours.

Your advert mentions supporting a founder who travels often. Two of my current clients spend most of the month abroad, and I am used to working across time zones.

I would welcome a video call to discuss the role.

Yours sincerely, Hannah Lowe

Senior: Executive PA to a chief executive (128 words)

Dear Mr Lindsay,

I am applying for the role of Executive PA to the Chief Executive at Merrow Housing Group.

I have worked as a PA for twelve years, the last six supporting the chief executive of a regional charity with 400 staff. I manage her diary, inbox and travel, prepare board and committee papers, take board minutes and coordinate the executive team's weekly meeting. I also manage a team of two administrators and organised our annual conference for 300 delegates.

I know that a good executive PA protects the chief executive's time and represents her well to the board, partners and staff. I would bring that judgement to your organisation.

Thank you for considering my application. I would welcome the opportunity to meet.

Yours sincerely, Rachel Morgan