Executive Assistant

Salary:
London c £37,500 plus civil service employer pension contribution of 28%. A higher base salary may be available for exceptional applicants.

The National Audit Office (NAO) is the UK’s main public sector audit body. Independent of government, we have responsibility for auditing the accounts of various public sector bodies, examining the propriety of government spending, assessing risks to financial control and accountability, and reviewing the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of programmes, projects, and activities. We report directly to Parliament, through the Committee of Public Accounts of the House of Commons which uses our reports as the basis of its own investigations.

We employ some 900 staff, most of whom are qualified accountants, trainees, or technicians. They work in one of two main areas, financial audit, or value for money (VFM) audit.

The Executive Assistant will provide comprehensive support to Directors, and teams/areas within NAO. The role of an Executive Assistant requires a combination of skills (listed below), as well as having the ability to manage multiple task and priorities.

The NAO welcomes applications from everyone. We value diversity in all its forms and the difference it makes to our organisation. By removing barriers and creating an inclusive culture all our people have the opportunity to develop and maximise their full potential. As members of the Business Disability Forum and the Disability Confident Scheme we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

The NAO supports flexible working and is happy to discuss this with you at application stage.

Please apply with an up-to-date cv and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role against essential criteria below:

• Coordinating diaries, managing inbox priorities, scheduling & attending meetings, preparing agendas, distributing papers and recording minutes/actions.
• Stakeholder & Communications Support – Managing engagement with internal and external stakeholders, producing briefings, drafting and formatting presentations or papers.
• Arranging and coordinating local and overseas travel, itineraries, and related logistics (where applicable).
• Supporting administration of project updates, staff allocations, monitoring impacts - including tracking deadlines, consultations, corporate compliance and annual leave.
• Handling basic budget support, procurement processes, and financial administration including cash and travel budgets.

1. Application

Candidates are required to submit their CV and covering letter on the essential criteria above by Wednesday 18 February 2026.

2. Shortlisting

An initial screening will be conducted to check the eligibility of candidates & selection criteria of the role. Candidates who pass the shortlisting will be invited for the final interviews.

4. Interview

The final interviews will assess various competencies and skills relevant to the role. The interviews will be face to face and looking to held week commencing 9th March 2026.

5. Decision

The final decision-making process will take place once the final interviews have concluded.

Applicants with a disability who wish their application to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme should confirm this when submitting their application. Under this scheme we guarantee an interview to an applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for the role. You should also let our HR team know if you wish us to consider any Reasonable Adjustments at any stage of the process (HR Service Desk ().

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the grounds of any protected characteristic or any other extraneous factor.

Nationality Requirement:

• Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK

• Nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with (or eligible for) status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)

Please note, we are not able to sponsor work visas or accept temporary visas as we are looking to hire on a permanent basis. Please contact the HR Service…