Personal Assistant

Temporary PA

Central London | £30.21 – £31.80 per hour | 2‑month contract (potential to extend to a 12 month FTC)

ASAP start

Office based with scope for some home working

Are you a highly organised and confident Personal Assistant who thrives in a fast‑paced environment? Do you enjoy supporting senior leaders, managing complex diaries and bringing calm, structure and professionalism to busy schedules? If so, this temporary PA role could be the perfect fit.

We are looking for an experienced PA to provide exceptional support to two senior policy leaders: a Director and a Head of Policy. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, responsibility and working with stakeholders at all levels.

What you’ll be doing

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Manage complex, confidential diaries and inboxes
• Provide end‑to‑end logistical support, including meetings, briefings, agendas, presentations and documentation
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, itineraries and logistics
• Deliver excellent administrative support, including processing expenses, raising purchase orders and managing invoices
• Arrange internal meetings, book rooms, liaise with speakers, organise catering and take minutes
• Serve as secretariat for the Senior Leadership Team, ensuring action logs, papers and schedules are fully up to date
• Liaise professionally with colleagues, senior stakeholders and external offices
• Handle sensitive information with complete discretion

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running, with:

• Experience supporting senior executives
• Excellent communication skills and a confident, professional manner
• Outstanding organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to juggle multiple priorities and remain calm under pressure
• Strong proficiency with MS Outlook, Word and Excel
• A positive, proactive approach and the willingness to take initiative
• Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities in a busy environment

An interest in science, education or policy is beneficial but not essential.

Why this role?

• A unique opportunity to support senior leaders at a strategic level
• Varied, interesting work with significant responsibility
• A collaborative team environment where your contribution is truly valued
• Ideal for an experienced PA seeking a high‑impact, short‑term assignment

Contract details

• Temporary contract: 2 months initially
• Location: Office‑based in London with some flexibility for home working
• Hours: 35 hours per week