Executive Assistant – 12‑Month Contract – up to £225/day

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support senior leaders of a major public‑sector organisation undergoing digital transformation. The role is a 12‑month contract, hybrid working (two days onsite) and offers a day rate of £200‑£225 inside IR35. You will ensure senior executives are organised, prepared and able to focus on delivering strategic programmes in a fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive diary management for multiple senior leaders, balancing competing priorities and resolving scheduling conflicts.
• Arrange domestic and occasional international travel, preparing detailed itineraries, bookings and supporting documentation.
• Monitor busy mailboxes, triage communications, prioritize messages and ensure timely follow‑up of actions.
• Organise internal and external meetings, draft agendas, coordinate logistics, book venues and distribute meeting papers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, internal teams and external partners.
• Prepare briefing materials, coordinate communications across senior leaders and ensure alignment of priorities.
• Support expense processing, general office administration and day‑to‑day operational tasks.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and implement more efficient ways of working.

Required profile

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or diary manager supporting several senior leaders.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities in a fast‑moving environment.
• High level of discretion when handling confidential information.
• Eligibility for BPSS clearance.

Required skills

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Office suite

What we offer

• Day rate of £200‑£225 (inside IR35).
• 12‑month contract with potential extensions.
• Hybrid working – two days per week onsite in London, Manchester or Bristol.
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic digital transformation environment.