EA to Chief Commercial Officer and two Directors

As Executive Assistant, you will support to the Chief Commercial Officer and two Directors ensuring that they and the overall commercial function can operate at their best. This temporary position offers a rewarding opportunity to support senior leadership effectively.

Client Details

This role is based within a respected organisation operating in the Public Sector. As a medium-sized entity, it plays a pivotal role in governance and administrative support, offering a structured and professional working environment.

Description

As Executive Assistant, you will support to the Chief Commercial Officer and two Directors ensuring that they and the overall commercial function can operate at their best.

Key duties will be as follows:

• Effectively managing the diaries and inboxes of three Deputy Directors, keeping pace with rapidly changing requests, ensuring their time is used effectively and appropriately including:
• Horizon scanning and looking ahead to anticipate requirements and workloads, remaining aware of changing priorities on issues they manage and enabling them to deliver the full range of their duties with maximum impact and resilience.
• Monitoring inboxes, flagging actions and deadlines and commissioning information from others as required.
• Balancing conflicting appointments and delegating meetings where possible or necessary.
• Identifying opportunities, clashes and any preparation time required.
• Coordinating meetings including recurring meetings and all logistics such as room bookings and travel.
• Proactively identifying relevant papers and advice in advance of meetings and commissioning briefings where required.
• Treating sensitive and personal information with discretion and ensuring it is carefully managed.

Profile

A successful Executive Assistant should have:

• The ability to support senior leaders in managing their diary, secretarial duties for meetings, triaging and managing emails.
• The ability to exercise tact and discretion when dealing with confidential matters and difficult stakeholders.
• The ability to network, build trust, work together with, and communicate with staff at all levels.
• The ability to manage conflicting priorities under pressure, reprioritising and delegating where necessary
• Evidence of identifying and resolving problems independently and proactively.
• Evidence of excellent note taking and drafting skills.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools (outlook, word and PowerPoint mainly)
• Proven experience of working with Senior Internal and External stakeholders.

Job Offer

• A competitive daily rate estimated between £200 - £250, depending on experience.
• Full-time, 36 hours per week.
• A temporary position offering flexibility and exposure to senior leadership in the Public Sector.
• An opportunity to work in a supportive and structured professional environment.

If you are an organised, detail-oriented professional looking for a temporary opportunity as an Executive Assistant to Chief Commercial Officer and two Directors in a Public Sector setting, apply today!