Interim Executive Assistant to Strategic Director
We are seeking an exceptional Interim Executive Assistant to provide high-level strategic support to senior Corporate and Strategic Directors within a large, complex public sector organisation.
This is not a traditional diary management role. We are looking for a highly experienced Executive Assistant who has operated at Board, Executive Leadership Team, Chief Executive or Corporate Director level and is confident working as a trusted partner within a politically sensitive and fast-paced environment.
Key Requirements
- Proven experience supporting Executive Directors, Corporate Directors, Chief Executives or equivalent senior leaders at a strategic level.
- Exceptional diary, meeting and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and complex schedules.
- Experience preparing high-quality briefings, reports, agendas and board-level papers.
- Ability to manage sensitive, confidential and politically complex matters with discretion and professionalism.
- Strong relationship-building skills, working confidently with elected members, senior executives, external partners and influential stakeholders.
- Highly organised, proactive and capable of operating autonomously with minimal supervision.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience supporting executives through organisational change and transformation activity.
Desirable Experience
Candidates with experience within Housing, Environment, Sustainability, Regeneration, Place, Leisure, Communities or Local Government settings will be of particular interest, although outstanding strategic-level Executive Assistants from other sectors will also be considered.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity for an accomplished Executive Assistant to become a trusted advisor and gatekeeper to senior leadership, ensuring the effective running of executive offices and enabling Strategic Directors to focus on delivering key organisational objectives.
The role requires someone who can anticipate issues, remove obstacles, coordinate complex activity, and add value beyond traditional executive support.
We are particularly keen to hear from career Executive Assistants with a demonstrable track record of supporting senior strategic leaders in large, complex organisations.