Personal Assistant

Coyles; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in London is seeking a Personal Assistant (PA) to support the Executive Director and Deputy Directors. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, manage high-profile matters while maintaining confidentiality, and coordinate effectively with various stakeholders. The role allows for hybrid working, with office presence required on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Qualifications

• Strong PA/Executive Assistant background is essential.
• Experience in handling confidential and high-level matters is important.
• Familiarity with local authority or political environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide full PA support to the Executive and Deputy Directors.
• Manage complex calendars, meetings, and correspondence.
• Maintain confidentiality in dealing with sensitive and political matters.
• Coordinate with various departments and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Experience handling confidential matters

Ability to manage complex calendars

Job description

About the Role

One of my local government clients is seeking a Personal Assistant (PA) to join the Housing & Regeneration Directorate supporting the Executive Director and Deputy Directors.

This key role requires a highly organised individual with strong communication skills, capable of managing confidential and high-profile matters. You'll act as a central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders while providing comprehensive administrative and diary management support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full PA support to the Executive and Deputy Directors
• Manage complex calendars, meetings, and correspondence
• Maintain confidentiality in dealing with sensitive and political matters
• Coordinate with various departments and external stakeholders
• Be adaptable to work across multiple locations when required

Key Requirements

• Strong PA/Executive Assistant background
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Experience handling confidential and high-level matters
• Familiarity with local authority or political environments (desirable)
• Comfortable working in a hybrid model (Tuesdays and Wednesdays required onsite)

If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Jaun at Coyle Personnel Ltd.