Personal Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government department is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide high-level administrative support at RAF Wyton. This full-time, temporary position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment, ensuring smooth operations and supporting senior staff. The role includes diary management, coordinating meetings, and occasional travel. Ideal for proactive individuals with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively in teams.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Experience in administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries and schedule meetings.
• Coordinate meetings and events across locations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and confidentiality.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Initiative

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Personal Assistant - Ministry of Defence (MOD) - RAF Wyton (Cambridgeshire)
Hourly Rate: £14.19 | Full-time, Temporary | Hybrid Working | Travel Opportunities

Brook Street is thrilled to present a fantastic opportunity to work for the Ministry of Defence. A full-time, temporary position as Personal Assistant (PA) has become available, based at RAF Wyton in Cambridgeshire, supporting senior staff. This role is ideal for someone looking to provide high-level administrative support while building their organisational skills within a dynamic and vital government department.

Main Purpose of the Job:

The Personal Assistant will deliver professional and efficient administrative support to senior staff, helping to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and enabling the effective delivery of wider strategic goals. This key role requires excellent organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate confidently and clearly.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage diaries, scheduling meetings and appointments to ensure optimal time management.
• Carry out administrative tasks including managing correspondence, preparing documents, and maintaining records using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Coordinate meetings and events across multiple locations, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a point of contact on behalf of senior staff, handling inquiries and communications with professionalism.
• Arrange logistics for meetings and events, including room bookings, materials, and travel arrangements.
• Occasionally travel to other Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) sites for team days or meetings. While RAF Wyton will be your base station, occasional travel to other locations such as DMS Whittington may be required-typically no more than once per month. Travel and accommodation will be covered where necessary.
• Maintain accurate and secure documentation, ensuring confidentiality at all times.
• Support day-to-day operational continuity, including during staff absences.

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Ability to work collaboratively within both small teams and wider MOD environments.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Confident use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently when required.

Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Knowledge of the UK Armed Forces and Defence operations.
• Experience supporting senior management or working in a government setting.
• Experience organising events or coordinating logistics.
• Hourly Rate: £14.19 per hour
• Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid - minimum 60% on-site attendance. Full on-site attendance required during training.
• Travel: Occasional travel to other DIO sites, including DMS Whittington. Expected frequency is low (potentially as little as once per month). Travel and accommodation provided when required.
• Contract Type: Temporary, with a current end date of 30/10/25 (possibility of extension)

This is a fantastic opportunity to support senior leadership in one of the UK's most respected institutions. If you're proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: This role is subject to a Basic DBS check and three years of referencing.

Brook Street are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.
As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.
Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.
In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interestand state the role that you are interested in.We arecommitted to engaging with you.

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.