Interim Executive Officer – 3-Month Contract

Summary

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive executive assistance to a senior leader.
  


• Oversee a complex and dynamic schedule, aligning priorities and commitments.
  


• Prepare and organize briefing materials, correspondence, meetings, and events.
  


• Serve as a primary liaison with MPs, elected officials, government bodies, businesses, community leaders, Police and Fire Services, and other senior stakeholders.
  


• Handle sensitive, confidential, and politically significant issues with discretion.
  


• Respond swiftly and effectively to urgent matters and shifting priorities.
  


• Track actions, correspondence, and follow-up activities to ensure timely completion.
  


• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  


• Identify risks and escalate issues as necessary.
  


• Represent the office with professionalism in all interactions.
  

Essential

• Extensive experience supporting a senior executive, elected official, politician, director, or other high-profile leader.
  


• Background in a political, public sector, government, or stakeholder-rich environment.
  


• Demonstrated ability to manage complex schedules and competing priorities.
  


• Superior organizational and time management skills.
  


• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
  


• Capacity to work independently and exercise initiative.
  


• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.
  


• Proficient in stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
  


• Ability to anticipate issues and respond proactively.
  

Desirable

• Existing Police Vetting clearance.
  


• Experience within Local Government, Combined Authorities, Central Government, or Political Offices.
  


• Experience supporting elected officials or senior political leaders.
  


• Understanding of governance and public sector decision-making processes.
  

What's on Offer?

• £25.07 per hour (Umbrella)
  


• 3-Month Contract
  


• Location: York (YO1 6GA)
  


• Bi-weekly Pay
  


• Opportunity to collaborate closely with senior leadership in a prominent public sector organization.
  


• A varied, fast-paced role with significant stakeholder engagement and responsibility.
  


• An excellent opportunity for experienced Executive Assistants, Executive Officers, Senior PAs, Governance Officers, Political Assistants, or Chief Executive Support Officers.