The role of a PA is more demanding than ever. With many being involved in numerous projects and tasks outside historical duties, we understand how a top PA can impact on organisational success. That's why Hays and The Times are continuing the search for the UK’s top PA.

The final five to make it to the last round of the Hays and The Times PA of the Year 2011 will be announced on 20 April – with the winner revealed at a central London awards ceremony on 19 May.

Entries rose by 60% this year, and the judges include; Susie Barron-Stubley, Managing Director of Castalia, the coaching and training company, Gareth Osborne, Director General of the Association for Personal Assistants (APA), Laura Richardson, last year's winner, and Geoff Sims, Managing Director of Hays PA & Secretarial.

The winner will be announced by Michelle Mone OBE on 19 May. Michelle is the founder and co-owner of MJM International and creator of Ultimo, the UK’s leading designer lingerie brand. She is listed as one of the top three female entrepreneurs in the UK and was recently voted the number one woman in business by Glamour Magazine.

For further information, and a list of the 16 shortlisted PAs announced in March, visit: www.hays.co.uk/secretarial