Executive Assistant

• Diary Management: Organise busy and complex schedules, prioritise workloads, and coordinate paperwork to keep the Chief Executive on track
• Meeting Support: Act as Meeting Secretary by preparing documents, taking minutes, and following up on action items to ensure effective meetings
• Information Management: Draft, proofread and coordinate correspondence, report and presentations. Also condense and filter communications, saving valuable time for the Directors
• Manage Deadlines: Supporting the Chief Executive with organisation and prioritisation to meet critical deadlines
• Stakeholder Interaction: Liaise with senior stakeholders including government departments, local authorities and business leaders
• Event Coordination: Plan and coordinate both internal and external events, making them memorable and efficient
• Travel Arrangements: Book travel, hotels, and conferences

• Proven experience as an PA/EA, having supported to Executive level
• Excellent diary management skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to work independently
• A flexible attitude that allows for quick changes in focus
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an eye for detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience in producing accurate, timely meeting minutes
• Previous experience within the public sector would be highly desirable but not essential

A strong academic background, ideally educated to degree level

• Opportunity to apply for permanent role
• Supportive environment
• Career development