Executive Assistant /Senior Business Support - Temp 6months
JOB_53505704735339Job type
TemporaryLocation
SheffieldWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Personal Assistant / Executive AssistantsIndustry
Charities & Not For ProfitPay
£38000 - £40,500
Executive Assistant /Senior Business Support - Temporary job 6 months , Sheffield
We are working confidentially with a public sector organisation to recruit an Executive Support Business Support Lead to provide high-level executive assistance and strategic business support to a senior leader within the organisation. This newly created role is ideal for a candidate with a background in local government, emergency services, not-for-profit, or similar sectors.
Key Vacancy Information
Temporary Assignment – 6 months
Location: Sheffield (Hybrid – 3 days office-based near city centre)
Start Date: Immediate (October/November 2025)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary guide £38000 – £40,500
Clearance Required: Enhanced DBS /NPPV3 vetting
Location: Sheffield (Hybrid – 3 days office-based near city centre)
Start Date: Immediate (October/November 2025)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary guide £38000 – £40,500
Clearance Required: Enhanced DBS /NPPV3 vetting
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct support to the Executive Director and senior leadership team.
- Own and manage work plans, delivery trackers, and programme documentation on behalf of the Director and department
- Coordinate internal meetings, briefings, and correspondence aligned with directorate priorities.
- Integrate the directorate’s work with wider corporate structures and regional cooperation frameworks.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR, FOI, and information governance standards.
- Respond to FOI and subject access requests within statutory timeframes.
- Minute formal meetings and manage the business support function of the directorate.
Ideal Candidate:
- Highly professional, discreet, and organised with meticulous attention to detail.
- Experienced in handling sensitive information and supporting senior executives.
- Strong background in business administration, ideally within public sector or related fields.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident managing complex schedules and documentation.
- Able to start immediately and pass enhanced DBS and NPPV3 clearance.
This is a fast-paced, high-responsibility role offering the chance to make a meaningful impact within a strategic public sector environment. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you.
What you need to do now
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Executive Assistant /Senior Business Support - Temp 6monthsJOB_535057047353392025-10-162026-01-14
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