Business Support / Admin Support

Colbern Limited; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Colbern Limited invites applications for an Executive PA to provide high-level executive support to a senior leader in York. The role requires managing a complex diary, coordinating priorities, and preparing briefing materials for meetings and public engagements.

You will act as a key liaison with MPs, elected members, government departments, businesses and other senior stakeholders, including Police and Fire, in a politically sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting a senior executive or politician.
• Experience in political or public sector environments and stakeholder relations.
• Proven diary management and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to work independently and take the lead on issues.
• Experience handling sensitive or high-profile matters with discretion.
• Police vetting may be required if extended.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive support to a senior leader in York.
• Manage a complex diary and coordinate priorities.
• Liaise with MPs, government departments, businesses, and senior stakeholders.
• Represent the office in public-facing roles and maintain professional relationships.
• Prepare briefing materials, meetings and events for the senior leader.
• Handle confidential and politically sensitive matters with discretion.
• Respond quickly to urgent issues and shift priorities as needed.
• Ensure actions and follow-ups are progressed timely.

Skills

Senior executive support

Public sector experience

Diary management

Stakeholder liaison

Discretion & judgement

Job description

Executive PA

York

Contract

£20 per hour

Our client is looking for an experienced Executive PA

Experience of supporting a senior leader within a political or public sector environment is essential for this role.

About the Role

• Provide high-level executive support to a senior leader within the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.
• Manage a complex and ever-changing diary, ensuring priorities are effectively coordinated and delivered.
• Act as a key liaison with MPs, elected members, government departments, businesses, community representatives and other senior stakeholders including Police and Fire.
• Work in a highly visible, externally facing role, representing the office professionally and building strong stakeholder relationships.
• Coordinate briefing materials, meetings, events and public engagements, ensuring the senior leader is fully prepared.
• Manage sensitive, confidential and politically significant matters with discretion and sound judgement.
• Lead on reactive and urgent issues, responding quickly and effectively to changing priorities and emerging situations.
• Take ownership of actions, correspondence and follow-up activity, ensuring matters are progressed and resolved in a timely manner.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and priorities can shift at short notice.

Experience Needed

• Significant experience supporting a senior executive, politician, elected member or other high-profile leader.
• Experience operating within a political, public sector or stakeholder-rich environment, with an understanding of political sensitivities and public accountability.
• Proven ability to manage complex diaries, competing priorities and demanding workloads.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative, sound judgement and a self-sufficient approach.
• Confidence to take the lead on issues, make decisions within delegated authority and drive activities forward with minimal supervision.
• Experience managing sensitive or high-profile issues, demonstrating sound judgement, discretion and the ability to assess risk.
• Ability to anticipate emerging issues, identify reputational or operational risks, and elevate matters appropriately.
• Existing Police Vetting would be highly beneficial, however not essential. Please note Police Vetting may be requested if assignment is extended.

Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer.