PA to CEO
Based in Essex
Fixed-Term (3 - 6 months, with potential to extend) - Immediate start.
Full time, 36 hours per week.
Role Overview
As Personal Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the CEO by managing schedules, coordinating meetings, preparing documentation, and ensuring that all activities align with internal governance standards and policies. You'll be a trusted point of contact, helping to maintain operational efficiency and uphold compliance across all administrative functions.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive executive support to the CEO and Executives leadership team, including minute taking, diary management, travel arrangements, and meeting coordination.
* Prepare, proofread, and manage confidential correspondence, reports, and presentations.
* Ensure all administrative processes comply with governance and policy frameworks.
* Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to support strategic initiatives.
* Monitor deadlines and follow up on actions to ensure timely delivery of key projects.
* Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with data protection and compliance standards.
* Support the preparation and coordination of committee papers, briefings, and governance reports.
* Assist with the implementation of internal policies and procedures.
* Handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
Requirements
* Proven experience as an Personal Assistant, ideally with some experience within a local authority or public sector environment.
* Strong understanding of compliance, governance, and local authority policy.
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
* High level of discretion and confidentiality.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Sharepoint).
* Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.