Temporary Personal Assistant to Director

About the role

This temporary position supports a busy directorate in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role goes beyond classic diary‑management, focusing on high‑level coordination, proactive problem‑solving and ensuring the director and leadership team operate efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Provide dedicated personal assistant support to the Director and wider leadership team.
• Coordinate activities across the directorate to keep priorities aligned and on schedule.
• Organise and facilitate internal meetings, workshops and team events.
• Manage actions, follow‑ups and governance activities to maintain progress.
• Prepare high‑quality presentations, reports and briefing materials.
• Anticipate requirements and resolve issues before they arise.
• Oversee multiple workstreams, linking information across teams.
• Support strategic projects by introducing structure and coordination.
• Act as a trusted point of contact, helping the Director maximise effectiveness.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Personal Assistant.
• Outstanding organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Highly proactive, able to work independently and take ownership.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Good business awareness and ability to understand how priorities connect.
• Comfortable managing multiple competing demands in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Advanced PowerPoint presentation preparation.

What we offer

• Competitive temporary salary (£33,500‑£35,000 per year).
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a dynamic directorate.
• Professional development in high‑visibility coordination tasks.