Senior Executive Assistant

Senior Executive ASSISTANT - 5 MONTHS - INSIDE IR35

One of Lorien's leading Public Sector clients is looking for a highly experienced Senior Executive Assistant to join their team on an initial 5 month contract, working hybrid between Edinburgh and WFH.

Technical knowledge/skills

• PA/EA experience of supporting senior managers/directors.
• Experience of providing comprehensive support to governance groups.
• Experienced minute taker.
• Confident in usage of Outlook, Word, Excel, Sharepoint, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Awareness of governance best practice and how non-ministerial offices contribute to providing good public services.
• Analysis and making effective decisions.
• Taking initiative as the first point of contact, drafting appropriate correspondence to keep a wide variety of audiences informed.
• Leading and communicating/Collaborating and partnering (Cluster).
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, adapting style of communication to meet various stakeholder requirements. Builds trusting relationships and acts with discretion when handling confidential information.
• Delivering a quality service.
• Ability to work with initiative and minimal guidance to prioritise and manage a range of tasks, recognising any potential difficulties and dealing with these appropriately.
• Demonstrating commitment and drive.
• Ability to prioritise a demanding workload effectively and ensure outcomes are delivered on time and to the required standard.