Central Government PA to Senior Director

Overview of what we're looking for

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to a Senior Director.

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This organisation is dedicated to promoting competition and ensuring markets work well for consumers, businesses, and the economy. Their team is known for its collaborative and supportive culture, where employees thrive and enjoy their work environment.

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Senior Director in a professional, responsible, and timely manner.
• Manage enquiries to the team, being proactive and alert to the Senior Director’s daily workload.
• Manage the Senior Director’s diary, handle diary conflicts, and exercise sound judgement in prioritising appointments.
• Assist the Senior Director in managing their Outlook inbox, responding to queries or actioning work in their absence (as required) and monitoring progress.
• Support timely and efficient distribution of papers and other tasks required for meetings and decision-making.
• Book travel, accommodation, meeting rooms, and refreshments as required; meet and greet external visitors.
• Assist the Senior Director in processing work expenses.
• Work closely with the Business Manager, supporting with business and workforce planning and budgeting, recruitment, business continuity, and establishment lists.
• Build influential relationships with a wide range of internal stakeholders.
• Arrange team meetings, hybrid awaydays, and schedule agenda items; support in the production of agendas and minutes.
• Provide support to both the management team and Project Directors as required.
• Provide cover for other PAs as required.

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or in a similar administrative role.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

Our team members consistently report high levels of job satisfaction, citing our supportive culture and enjoyable work environment. As a consultant who recruits for this client regularly, I can attest to the positive experiences of the interim workers we have placed there previously.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

#4581421 - Lorenna De Freitas