Executive Assistant

Public Sector

Interim temporary role, c.2 months

ASAP start

Hampshire, hybrid (2-3 days a week in the office)

Up to £26/hour + holiday, depending on experience

The Client:

A healthcare organisation is seeking a flexible and reliable Executive Assistant to join their Executive office on a temporary interim basis, supporting the Chiefs of Staff and CEO while longer-term plans are put in place.

The Executive Assistant Role:

• Supporting two Chiefs of Staff and the CEO with day-to-day administration
• Diary and inbox management, scheduling meetings across busy senior stakeholders
• Improving admin processes, including annual leave tracking and invoices
• Preparing meeting papers, taking minutes and following up on actions
• Coordinating internal and external correspondence
• Ad hoc projects and administrative support as required

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience supporting C-suite executives
• Used to supporting multiple principals at once
• Experience managing junior staff
• Confident and credible with senior stakeholders, bringing gravitas beyond diary management
• Highly organised with excellent communication skills
• Public sector experience desirable but not essential

Additional Information:

• C. 2-month temporary assignment initially, with potential to be extended or go permanent
• Hours: 9am to 5pm, with occasional out-of-hours contact via WhatsApp
• Hybrid: 2-3 days a week in the office (based in Southampton), Tuesdays mandatory
• Up to £26/hour + holiday, depending on experience

If you like the sound of this opportunity, please apply today!