Executive Assistant - Fixed Term Contract to December 2027

The Coal Authority; Mansfield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service pension (up to 29%)

27.5 days annual leave

Learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Flexible working options

Hybrid working

Job summary

The Coal Authority in Mansfield is seeking a highly organised Executive Assistant to support senior leaders on a high-profile incident response programme. You will manage inboxes, diaries, coordinate meetings and actions, and help leaders stay focused on priorities that matter.

Working with colleagues, public bodies and elected representatives, you’ll ensure information flows smoothly, enjoy hybrid and flexible working, a generous Civil Service pension, 27.5 days leave and professional

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a Director or senior leader.
• Excellent diary and inbox management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence communicating with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Discretion handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide trusted support through inbox and diary management, coordinating meetings and actions.
• Help senior leaders stay focused on priorities and ensure information flows smoothly.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Stakeholder communication

Organisational skills

Discretion

Proactive collaboration

Job description

We're looking for a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support senior leaders managing a high-profile incident response programme. This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of important work that directly impacts communities across Great Britain. You'll provide trusted support through effective inbox and diary management, coordinating meetings and actions, and helping senior leaders stay focused on the priorities that matter most. Working with colleagues, customers, public bodies and elected representatives, you'll play a key role in keeping information flowing and ensuring critical issues are handled quickly and professionally.
Are you an experienced Executive Assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and making a real difference?,

• Experience supporting a Director or other senior leader
• Excellent diary and inbox management skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence communicating with a wide range of stakeholders
• The ability to remain calm and effective when priorities change
• Sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive information
• A proactive, collaborative approach, If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity where your organisational skills and judgement can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
  Hybrid and flexible working
• A generous Civil Service pension with up to 29% employer contribution
• 27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Learning and development opportunities
• Wellbeing support and benefits
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working options