Personal Assistant £180 - £250 PD (umbrella) | 3 – 6 Month Contract | Morden, Hybrid An exciting opportunity to provide high-level Personal Assistant support within a civic and mayoral office environment in a busy local government setting. This role sits at the heart of civic operations, supporting senior elected officials and ensuring the smooth delivery of mayoral duties, engagements, and events. You will operate in a highly confidential, politically sensitive environment, acting as a key coordination point between elected representatives, internal council teams, and external stakeholders. The role combines diary and executive support with event coordination, communications, and civic administration. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive PA support to senior civic officeholders, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations Manage complex diaries, scheduling engagements, travel time, and competing priorities Produce weekly itineraries, briefing notes, correspondence, and draft speeches Act as the primary liaison between the mayoral office, council members, officers, and external stakeholders Support the planning and delivery of civic events, receptions, and official functions Coordinate arrangements for mayoral charity events, including administrative and promotional support Oversee office administration including confidential mail handling, records management, and documentation control Supervise support staff, delegating duties and monitoring day-to-day performance Manage civic assets including regalia, vehicles, and associated maintenance schedules Support budget tracking, petty cash management, and charitable account administration Essential Skillset Proven experience in a senior PA, EA, or executive support role Strong diary and schedule management within a fast-paced environment Excellent written communication skills (reports, correspondence, briefing notes) High level of discretion and ability to operate in confidential or political settings Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities Experience supporting senior stakeholders or leadership teams Confident user of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) Experience coordinating events, meetings, or public-facing engagements Ability to supervise or coordinate junior staff or support personnel Package & Benefits £180 – £250 per day (Umbrella contract rate) Ongoing contract assignment Hybrid working arrangement with on-site presence in Morden required for key duties and events Exposure to high-profile civic and mayoral operations Varied and dynamic workload across executive support, events, and stakeholder coordination