Executive Assistant

Executive AssistantWant to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.Location: YorkSalary: 35,663 per annumAbout the jobJob summaryDo you have previous experience working in a PA or business support role?Can you prioritise your workload in a fast-paced environment?Are you able to engage and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholder at all levels, including senior stakeholders?If so, theyd love to hear from you!There has never been a more exciting time to be working in active travel, and Active Travel England (ATE) is at the forefront of this high-profile agenda. ATE will help deliver the Government's ambitious vision for half of all journeys in Englands towns and cities tobe walked or cycled by 2030. The plan commits to ensuring cycling and walking provision is at the heart of local plan making and decision taking. Joining the team represents a genuine opportunity to shape transport policy in a time when other wider considerations like transport decarbonisation are a central government priority.Joining their department comes with many benefits, including:Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the Kings birthdayFlexible working options where they encourage a great work-life balance.Job descriptionWith an established leadership team, ATE are looking for proactive, organised and enthusiastic individual to provide Executive support to their Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer. This is a critical role at the heart of ATE and will suit a confident, motivated individual, who is a natural collaborator, capable of problem solving and driving progress in a fast-paced environment. Youll act as the main point of contact for internal and external colleagues and stakeholders, engaging with senior officials across the department and cross-government. Youll also play an important advisory role, proactively identifying potential issues and deadlines, analysing needs, and presenting solutions and insights to support their decision-making.The successful candidate would be expected to:Manage the Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officers (COOs) diaries ensuring appointments are prioritised, communicated and managed effectively and arrange travel (e.g. rail/hotels) and process subsequent expense claims.Ensure the Deputy CEO and COO have papers and briefings in advance of internal and external meetings, working closely with ATE. colleagues for timely products.Manage the Deputy CEO and COOs inbox; responding to emails on their behalf where appropriate, drawing urgent items to their attention and equipping them to respond to requests for comments and clearance to deadlines set.Work closely with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders; building and maintaining high quality and trusting relationships with those stakeholders; and representing the Deputy CEO, COO and ATE in a professional manner.Work closely with the Chief of Staff to the Deputy CEO to ensure a seamless support service.For further information on the role, please read the role profile . Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.Person specificationRequired experience:To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:Previous experience working in a PA or business support role or good knowledge of CS corporate functions,Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel,Excellent time-management, organisational and prioritisation skills,Have a service-orientated mindset always looking for efficient ways of doing things and enjoy coming up with new and original ideas to improve systems.Working hours, office attendance and travel requirementsFull time roles consist of 37 hours per week. Travel will be required.To ApplyIf you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-10