Executive Assistant

We're looking for an Executive Assistant for our public sector client on an initial 6-month contract paying up to £400 per day inside IR35.

This role is hybrid, initially requiring at least 3 days per week across London and Manchester offices, moving to a pattern of 2 days in London, 2 days in Manchester and 1 day from home. Candidates must be comfortable with regular travel between both locations.

The successful Executive Assistant will be a confident, proactive and highly organised individual with previous experience working in a private office environment, ideally in direct support of a Director. This is a fast-paced, people-facing role that requires someone who can stay one step ahead, manage competing priorities and engage credibly with senior stakeholders across a complex organisation.

You will need proven experience working with the following:

Managing a Director's office including inbox management, diary management and forward planning

Stakeholder management at a senior level, working upwards and across a large organisation

Working confidently in a private office environment, ideally supporting Director-level principals

An understanding of programme management principles and the ability to communicate programme objectives clearly

Confidence to challenge, push back and manage upwards where necessary

Strong written and verbal communication skills

You will need to hold or be able to pass DV clearance for this role.

Interested?

Please apply below.

Executive Assistant, EA, Private Office, Private Secretary, Diary Management, Stakeholder Management, Programme Management, Public Sector, London, Manchester, DV Clearance