Are you a highly organized and proactive professional looking to support senior leaders and contribute to impactful governance work? ASA is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to work alongside a client in the public sector to join their Secretariat team, supporting the Executive Management Team, Head of Secretariat, Non-Executive Directors, and corporate governance groups.
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide confidential executive support, managing director mailboxes and diaries efficiently.
· Track and respond to enquiries, ensuring deadlines are met.
· Offer full secretariat support to governance meetings, including agenda planning and accurate minute-taking.
· Assist in handling ministerial and parliamentary correspondence and support the corporate governance structure.
· Establish strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve business goals.
· Mentor and support Secretariat colleagues as needed.
What We're Looking For:
· Essential Skills & Experience:
o Proven PA/EA experience supporting senior managers or directors.
o Skilled in governance support and minute-taking.
o Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint).
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences.
o Strong organisational skills, capable of prioritising a varied workload.
· Desirable Attributes:
o Awareness of governance best practices and the role of non-ministerial offices in public service.
o Initiative and confidence in drafting correspondence and making decisions independently.
Contract is for an initial 5 months with possibility of further extension. Hybrid working with office base in either Edinburgh or Glasgow.
If this sounds like an opportunity, you would be interested in then please submit your CV and we will be in touch with further details!
ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland's largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.
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