Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant to Head of Service North London
Contract: 3-month ongoing contract
Pay Rate: £29.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)

About the Role We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to a Head of Service within a busy public sector environment. This is a pivotal role requiring exceptional organisational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
The successful candidate will act as a trusted point of contact, ensuring the effective coordination of the Head of Service’s day-to-day activities while supporting the smooth operation of the wider management team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive-level PA support to the Head of Service.
• Manage complex diary management, scheduling meetings, appointments, and prioritising commitments.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, collate papers, and take accurate minutes as required.
• Handle correspondence, briefing notes, and reports, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Act as a key liaison point between the Head of Service, senior managers, external partners, and stakeholders.
• Track actions, chase responses, and ensure follow-up on key decisions.
• Support the coordination of projects, initiatives, and service priorities.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
• Assist with the smooth running of the office and administrative systems.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience working as an Executive Assistant or Senior Personal Assistant supporting a senior manager or Head of Service.
• Experience within a local authority or public sector environment (highly desirable).
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working in a council or housing association 
• Advanced IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

PLEASE NOTE: All applications are monitored and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call or email.