Personal Assistant

Personal Assistant
£180 - £250 PD (umbrella) | 3 – 6 Month Contract | Morden, Hybrid

An exciting opportunity to provide high-level Personal Assistant support within a civic and mayoral office environment in a busy local government setting. This role sits at the heart of civic operations, supporting senior elected officials and ensuring the smooth delivery of mayoral duties, engagements, and events.

You will operate in a highly confidential, politically sensitive environment, acting as a key coordination point between elected representatives, internal council teams, and external stakeholders. The role combines diary and executive support with event coordination, communications, and civic administration.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive PA support to senior civic officeholders, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations
Manage complex diaries, scheduling engagements, travel time, and competing priorities
Produce weekly itineraries, briefing notes, correspondence, and draft speeches
Act as the primary liaison between the mayoral office, council members, officers, and external stakeholders
Support the planning and delivery of civic events, receptions, and official functions
Coordinate arrangements for mayoral charity events, including administrative and promotional support
Oversee office administration including confidential mail handling, records management, and documentation control
Supervise support staff, delegating duties and monitoring day-to-day performance
Manage civic assets including regalia, vehicles, and associated maintenance schedules
Support budget tracking, petty cash management, and charitable account administration
Essential Skillset

Proven experience in a senior PA, EA, or executive support role
Strong diary and schedule management within a fast-paced environment
Excellent written communication skills (reports, correspondence, briefing notes)
High level of discretion and ability to operate in confidential or political settings
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Experience supporting senior stakeholders or leadership teams
Confident user of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Experience coordinating events, meetings, or public-facing engagements
Ability to supervise or coordinate junior staff or support personnel
Package & Benefits

£180 – £250 per day (Umbrella contract rate)
Ongoing contract assignment
Hybrid working arrangement with on-site presence in Morden required for key duties and events
Exposure to high-profile civic and mayoral operations
Varied and dynamic workload across executive support, events, and stakeholder coordination