Executive Assistant | London/Hybrid | £200 per day umbrella

My Government Sector client is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant with a high level of professionalism and gravitas to support the Deputy Director and members of the wider senior management team. Experience of working in the Public Sector, or large complex organisations is essential and also fluency in Google's G Suite office apps and use of Macbook.

As an Executive Assistant you will be exposed to decision making from the most senior leaders in the civil service and government. The role is a challenging one with a high level of exposure and responsibility.

The role:

Support the Deputy Director (and wider Leadership Team) to ensure their diary runs smoothly and their email inbox is in order so they use their time most effectively and with maximum impact
Arrange meetings, phone calls and events with internal and external stakeholders
Manage core office functions and processes, including the coordination of a daily information pack and weekly forward look note
Support the day-to-day running of the Directorate
Manage incoming requests in a timely and professional manner
Provide Secretariat support where appropriate, largely to internal meetings within your directorate
Ensure the office adheres to proprietary guidelines by managing transparency returns and by tracking and archiving expenses
Develop strong relationships with all stakeholders, including officials within the department, in other government departments and external stakeholders
Work with the Senior Executive Assistant and Director’s Head of Office to identify opportunities to continuously improve the workings of the Directorate, drawing on feedback from the Senior Leadership Team and other colleagues
Support the Director’s Head of Office to understand, articulate and progress priorities within your directorate
Keep an action log of briefings, submissions and decisions to be made within your directorate, and work with the wider Central Office Team to ensure high quality tracking of information across the organisation
Support domestic or overseas visits, including travel arrangements (as appropriate)

Skills, experience:

Demonstrable administration and support skills, with strong attention to detail when it comes to managing a senior principal’s diary and inbox
A proactive approach with strong interpersonal skills who enjoys working in a delivery focused, agile environment
Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to communicate concisely and coherently to a wide variety of audiences
Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders in a challenging and fast-paced environment
Demonstrable experience ability to deliver across multiple priorities at pace
Demonstrable experience of handling sensitive information, displaying tact and diplomacy and maintaining confidentiality
Ability to use Google’s G Suite office apps and an Apple MacBook is desirable