Interim Executive Assistant to Strategic Director

Role OverviewWe are looking for an accomplished Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to senior Corporate and Strategic Directors within a large, complex public sector organisation.This position extends well beyond traditional diary and administrative support. The successful candidate will operate as a trusted partner, helping senior leaders manage competing priorities, navigate a politically sensitive environment and deliver key strategic objectives.Key Responsibilities Provide proactive, strategic executive support to Corporate and Strategic Directors. Manage complex diaries, meetings and schedules, resolving conflicts and ensuring priorities are appropriately balanced. Act as a trusted gatekeeper and key point of contact for executive offices. Coordinate activity across directorates, leadership teams and external partner organisations. Prepare high-quality briefings, reports, agendas, meeting packs and board-level papers. Anticipate upcoming issues, identify potential obstacles and take appropriate action to maintain progress. Build effective working relationships with elected members, senior executives, external partners and other influential stakeholders. Handle confidential, politically sensitive and high-profile matters with discretion and professionalism. Support senior leaders through organisational change, transformation programmes and other strategic initiatives. Ensure meetings and executive-level actions are properly coordinated, recorded and ..... full job details .....