Interim Executive Assistant to Director

Role: Interim Executive Assistant to Director
Location: London (Hybrid)
Rate: £200 per day (Inside IR35)
Duration: Initial 6 months (with possibility of extension)
Clearance: BPSS

We are supporting a major UK Government department at the forefront of the UK's digital transformation. We are seeking a proactive, high-energy Executive Assistant to provide mission-critical support to a Director during a high-impact delivery phase. Operating within a wider directorate of 70-80 people, you will work as a close partner to one Director and the Hiring Manager to ensure the office operates at peak efficiency. In this high-visibility role, you will act as a key liaison, interacting with a diverse range of internal government stakeholders and external partners.

What You'll Do

• Provide complex diary and inbox management, balancing competing priorities to maximize the Director's available time.
• Develop a deep understanding of priorities to effectively flag emerging issues and "push back" on requests to protect the Director's schedule.
• Manage agendas, handle minutes, and ensure all action items are followed up on diligently.
• Assist with team away days, recruitment onboarding, and procurement functions (full training provided).

Who You Are

• Self-Sufficient: You are a proactive problem-solver who gets things done quickly without needing constant direction.
• Relationship Focused: You are a "people person" who can manage senior stakeholders with tact, diplomacy, and professional "push-back".
• Highly Organized: You have a demonstrable background in administration, diary management, and meeting deadlines in fast-paced environments.
• Discreet: You have experience handling sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality.