Senior Executive Assistant - Parental Cover (12 months)

Research England; Stoke Gifford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Public and privilege holidays

Pension scheme

Social activities

Subsidised restaurant

Job summary

Research England is seeking an experienced Personal/Executive Assistant to support members of the Leadership Team. You will manage busy diaries, coordinate meetings and travel, and act as a key liaison across internal teams and external partners.

This fixed-term 12-month parental cover role requires discretion, strong organisational skills, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities while delivering high-quality administrative support.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as Personal/Executive Assistant to senior staff.
• Ability to manage diaries, travel, and complex schedules.
• Strong written and verbal communication across audiences.
• Proactive and discreet handling of sensitive information.
• Excellent coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to members of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Act as a link between the Leadership Team and Research England teams.
• Prepare leaders for meetings and manage prioritised agendas.
• Monitor correspondence and direct queries to the right person.
• Maintain records and audit trails with confidentiality.
• Coordinate diary planning and travel arrangements for senior staff.

Skills

Diary management

Stakeholder management

Clear written communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Research England is seeking an experienced Personal/Executive Assistant to support members of the Leadership Team. You will manage busy diaries, coordinate meetings and travel, and act as a key liaison across internal teams and external partners.

This fixed-term 12-month parental cover role requires discretion, strong organisational skills, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities while delivering high-quality administrative support.