PA to CEO

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.