Job Description
Policy Support Officer / PA required for temporary job opportunity in Sheffield - 3 months
Key vacancy information
3 months temporary role starting April 2026. Immediate start required.
Sheffield City Centre | Full-Time | 37 Hours | Hybrid (2 Days Remote) Immediate Start - March 2026 Salary: £34,814A leading organisation in Sheffield is looking for a Policy Support Officer / PA required for temporary job opportunity in Sheffield - 3 months to strengthen its central operations team. This role sits at the heart of a busy strategic environment, providing high-level organisational, analytical, and coordination support to senior leaders.
Role OverviewYou will play a pivotal role in ensuring senior figures are well-supported, informed, and equipped to make effective decisions. This is a position for someone who enjoys working with complexity, managing varied responsibilities, and acting as an operational anchor for senior leadership.Key Responsibilities
* Serve as a trusted liaison for senior-level internal and external contacts handling enquiries with professionalism and discretion.
* Coordinate intricate schedules, planning meetings, briefings, and travel logistics
* Oversee high-volume inboxes, handling responses, filtering priorities, and ensuring urgent matters receive timely attention.
* Prepare and refine written communications, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with organisational messaging.
* Contribute to a central business services function, delivering comprehensive administrative and operational support
* Produce, edit, and quality-assure reports, briefings, and presentation materials, ensuring sensitivity and confidentiality throughout.
* Conduct research, analyse information, and develop summaries or insights to inform senior-level decision-making.
* Take responsibility for allocated projects, overseeing progress, deadlines, stakeholder input, and delivery outcomes.
* Keep abreast of evolving policy landscapes, operational developments, and organisational priorities to help streamline processes.
* Provide support for meetings-preparing documentation, capturing minutes, managing action logs, and ensuring follow-up activity is completed.
* Assist in the coordination of departmental events, announcements, and communications activity within agreed financial parameters.
* Support preparation of speeches, talking points, and briefing content for senior representatives.
* Undertake additional duties as directed by senior leadership, in line with the level of the role.
What You’ll BringEssential
* Competent user of Microsoft Office, alongside strong digital research capabilities.
* Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
* Strong people skills with confidence engaging at senior stakeholder level
* Excellent written and spoken communication, with a high standard of accuracy.
Desirable
* Interest or background in public administration or governance.
* Degree or equivalent professional experience in demanding settings.
* Ability to craft clear, engaging presentations or briefing materials.
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