Interim Executive Assistant to Strategic Director

About the role

We are seeking an Interim Executive Assistant to provide high‑level strategic support to senior Corporate and Strategic Directors within a large, complex public‑sector organisation. This role goes beyond traditional diary management, requiring a trusted partner who can operate in a politically sensitive and fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver strategic assistance to Board‑level and Executive Leadership Team members, handling complex schedules and stakeholder engagements.
• Prepare high‑quality briefings, reports, agendas and board‑level papers to support decision‑making.
• Manage sensitive, confidential and politically complex matters with utmost discretion.
• Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, senior executives, external partners and key stakeholders.
• Support executives through organisational change and transformation initiatives.

Required profile

• Proven experience supporting Executive Directors, Corporate Directors, Chief Executives or equivalent senior leaders at a strategic level.
• Exceptional diary, meeting and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high‑quality briefings and board‑level documentation.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with senior and elected stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to work autonomously.