Personal Assistant
Hourly Rate: £15.23ph - 36 hours per week.
Security Clearance: SC Clearance Required
Start Date: May 2025 (subject to clearance)
Contract Length: 6 months temporary contract (non-extendable, maternity cover)
Working Pattern: Full Time (Hybrid - minimum 40% office attendance in London - 2 days per week)
Overview:
A high-profile government agency tackling serious financial crime is seeking a proactive and reliable Personal Assistant to provide temporary executive support during a period of internal secondments and maternity cover. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful work supporting senior leadership across two critical divisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide dedicated executive support to two Heads of Division: Head of a Crime Investigation Division and the Head of Proceeds of Crime & International Investigations.
- Manage inboxes and calendars, ensuring effective prioritisation and time management.
- Screen correspondence and manage internal/external communication professionally.
- Coordinate and minute meetings as required.
- Ensure confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive or restricted information.
- Collaborate with the wider team and Line Manager to support divisional operations.
- Deliver high-quality administrative support in a fast-paced environment.
Person Specification:
Essential Criteria:
- Demonstrated experience supporting senior management in a PA/EA capacity.
- Excellent diary and inbox management skills, with a methodical and proactive approach.
- Capable of producing clear meeting agendas and accurate minutes.
- Proven ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Comfortable with hybrid working arrangements and navigating a dynamic schedule.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience working in a law enforcement, legal, public sector or government setting.
- Confident using Microsoft Office applications.
Additional Information:
- You will be covering a seconded EA while the Divisional Business Manager is on maternity leave (due to return in Nov 2025), so no extension is expected.
- Interviews are preferred face-to-face and will be scheduled on 12th May.
If you're an experienced PA ready to hit the ground running in a pivotal role, we'd love to hear from you. Bring your organisational expertise and attention to detail to a team making a real impact.
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