Executive Assistant To Director; SC Or DV Cleared

SC or DV Cleared Executive Assistant - Senior Government Director

UK Government | National Security | DV/DV STRAP

We are looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to work directly with a senior Director operating within a highly sensitive area of UK Government.

This goes considerably beyond traditional PA support.

You will work closely with the Director, accompanying them into senior meetings, managing a complex and fast-moving diary, capturing critical discussions and decisions and ensuring actions are followed through.

The objective is straightforward:
give the Director back time and capacity to concentrate on the issues that genuinely require their attention.

You’ll need to be someone who can operate at both levels - understanding the significance of a high-level strategic conversation while being absolutely rigorous about the detail that sits underneath it.

Responsibilities will include:

• Complex diary and priority management.

• Attending senior and sensitive meetings.

• High-quality note/minute taking.

• Capturing and tracking decisions, actions and commitments.

• Preparing briefings, agendas and meeting materials.

• Coordinating senior stakeholders.

• Managing sensitive information and correspondence.

• Anticipating requirements and proactively resolving issues.

• Ensuring important detail doesn't get lost in a fast-moving environment.

We're particularly interested in experienced EAs/PAs who have supported Directors, CEOs, senior Government officials or equivalent leaders.

Experience with in Government, defence, law enforcement, intelligence or another highly sensitive environment would be particularly relevant.

You’ll need excellent judgement, complete discretion, exceptional attention to detail and the confidence to operate comfortably around very senior people without needing to be the loudest person in the room.

Security clearance is critical. Current DV or SC clearance is strongly preferred and existing DV/STRAP access would be particularly attractive.

This is an unusual opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on genuinely important and sensitive work, where an outstanding EA can have a material impact on the effectiveness of the wider team.