Executive Assistant

TXP • Temporary • London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom • £200 - £201 / day • 1d ago

Executive Assistant - Public Sector (SC Eligible)

Contract: 6 months
Rate: Up to £200/day (Inside IR35)
Location: London, Manchester or Bristol (2-4 days onsite per week)
Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearance

Overview

We are working with a high-profile public sector organisation seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support a senior leader within a small, fast-paced team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across a high-visibility digital portfolio, within an environment that requires strong organisation, initiative, and adaptability.

The Role

You will provide comprehensive executive support in a demanding and dynamic environment, including:

Complex diary and inbox management at senior level
Coordinating meetings, travel, and logistics
Managing conflicting priorities and last-minute changes
Providing proactive support to a senior stakeholder
Ensuring smooth day-to-day operations within a fast-moving team

Key Skills Required

Exceptional organisation and time management
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Highly adaptable with a flexible approach
Comfortable working with ambiguity and change
Strong administrative and coordination skills

Stakeholder & Communication

Confident communicator at senior level
Able to manage expectations and deliver messages appropriately
Strong judgement and prioritisation skills
Handles sensitive information with discretion

Experience

Proven experience supporting senior executives/directors
Background within public sector or government (preferred)
Exposure to digital or technology environments (beneficial)

Unsuitable Profiles

Limited experience supporting senior stakeholders
Weak organisational or coordination skills
Minimal experience managing complex diaries and schedules

You may also be interested in these jobs

Senior Business Analyst

Michael Page • Permanent • Slough, Slough, England, United Kingdom • £55k - £65k / year • 3w ago

IT

A leading global manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join its team at a pivotal stage of growth and transformation. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in a maj...

3w ago

Apply

Executive Assistant

Gordon Murray Group • Permanent • Windlesham, Surrey, England, United Kingdom • 23h ago

Automotive

Description At Gordon Murray Group, people and relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the Owners of the business, ens...

23h ago

Apply

Customer Liaison Executive

Gordon Murray Group • Permanent • Windlesham, Surrey, England, United Kingdom • 23h ago

Work from Home

Description At Gordon Murray Automotive, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As a UK-based global luxury brand dedicated to creating and manufacturing the world's greatest driving cars, we are committed t...

23h ago

Apply

SIMS / Bromcom Administrator

Tradewind Recruitment • Temporary • London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom • £14 - £17 / hour • 23h ago

Administration

School SIMS Administrator - Full-Time (5 Days per Week) Location: Southwark, London We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable School SIMS Administrator to join a welcoming and thriving school in Southwark on a full...

23h ago

Apply

Accounts Payable Admin

Pinpoint Resourcing • Permanent • Swanley, Kent, England, United Kingdom • £27k - £30k / year • 23h ago

Work from Home

Accounts Payable Admin Pinpoint Resourcing are working with an exciting business who are actively seeking an Accounts Payable Admin to join the team at their office in Swanley. Duties Input invoices accurately Liaising w...

23h ago

Apply

Get more jobs like this

Create a free job alert