Executive Personal Assistant - Governance & Strategy

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; West Midlands; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and agile working

Free on-site parking

Job summary

West Midlands Fire Service is seeking two highly organised Personal Assistants to support the Senior Leadership Team at the Service Headquarters in the West Midlands. You will manage diaries, coordinate meetings and assist with governance documentation, reports and stakeholder engagement.

The roles require discretion, strong communication, and the ability to handle multiple priorities with excellent attention to detail in a dynamic public-sector environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior leaders or executive teams.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and discretion with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive diary and workload management for Senior Leadership Team.
• Coordinate meetings, events, visits and leadership activities.
• Manage correspondence and meeting requests for senior leaders.
• Monitor deadlines and track actions from governance boards and meetings.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders as a point of contact for senior leaders.
• Support preparation of reports, papers and governance documentation.
• Provide general executive and administrative support across the Senior Leadership Team.
• Assist with organisational priorities and project work as required.

Skills

Diary management

Executive support

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

West Midlands Fire Service is seeking two highly organised Personal Assistants to support the Senior Leadership Team at the Service Headquarters in the West Midlands. You will manage diaries, coordinate meetings and assist with governance documentation, reports and stakeholder engagement.

The roles require discretion, strong communication, and the ability to handle multiple priorities with excellent attention to detail in a dynamic public-sector environment.