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Executive Personal Assistant
- Posted 25 June 2025
- Salary 20
- LocationIpswich IP1 United Kingdom
- Job type Contract
- Sector Administration / Clerical
- ReferenceRQ1544323
Job description
6-9 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• A highly organised and proactive Executive Personal Assistant is required to provide comprehensive support to three Executive Directors within a fast-paced and dynamic organisation.
• This role is ideal for a self-motivated individual who excels at managing diaries, coordinating meetings and events, handling confidential matters, and maintaining a professional standard of communication across internal and external stakeholders.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Efficiently manage complex diaries, schedule meetings, arrange venues and catering, and prepare and distribute related documentation.
• Organise UK travel, including flights, rail transport and accommodation, ensuring efficient itineraries for senior leaders.
• Support the planning and delivery of key corporate events such as annual awards, leadership events, and client-facing functions.
• Assist in the collation and formatting of Board reports and monthly business updates across multiple subsidiaries.
• Conduct research and provide reports or presentations to support senior management decision-making.
• Act as a professional first point of contact for internal staff, external stakeholders, and partners.
• Draft internal and external communications, prepare presentations, and assist with promotional material.
• Assist in the induction and mentoring of new team members as required.
• Manage competing priorities and ensure effective use of Executive Directors’ time.
• Handle all information and correspondence with utmost confidentiality.
• Collaborate effectively with other Executive PAs to ensure seamless executive support throughout the organisation.
Skills/Experience:
• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant at senior management level.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines with efficiency and discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Confident in liaising with stakeholders, clients, and internal teams.
• Demonstrable ability to work collaboratively and independently under pressure.
• A proactive, flexible approach to problem-solving and adapting to changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused mindset.
Additional Information:
• Role will start beginning of September.
• Full-time role (Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week).