Personal Assistant
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | London/ Hybrid |
| Area | London, UK |
| Sector | Central Government |
| Salary | £33 Per Hour |
| Start Date | October 31st, 2025 |
| Advertiser | Alexa Becoy |
| Job Ref | 7206-PSR1JP00096512 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Personal Assistant to join them on a 2 month contract. This position will be based in London/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
- A busy and varied role has arisen working to a Head of Division, providing dedicated support to the HoD and Senior Managers and general support to the Division.
- The core of the job is to provide secretarial/administrative support for the HoD and Senior Managers as well as administrative support for the Division.
- The nature of the Directorate’s work is fast-paced and there is a strong emphasis on staff supporting one another both in the PA Team and the wider Directorate.
- There will also be the opportunity to provide cover for the other Scale I PAs which includes the RD Director within the Directorate, both secretarial and non-secretarial.
- We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive working environment and support our staff in structuring their working arrangements to balance their work-life needs.
- We will provide full on the job training.
Minimum Essential Criteria:
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise (often operating to tight deadlines).
- A proven and active team player, willing to help others to achieve results with the ability to work independently and on your own initiative.
- Act as the first port of call for external stakeholders engaged in working activities with the Heads of Division.
- Organise key meetings/conference calls with external stakeholders both domestically and internationally.
- Flexibility and the desire and confidence to get things done with a proactive approach.
- Arrange team meetings, initiate agendas, and ensure papers are added to OneNote and ready when required.
- Arrange Head of Division and team travel, prepare itineraries etc and process all related expenses.
- Cover other RD HoD PAs in their absence.
OneNote & Sharepoint experience required.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- A busy and varied role has arisen working to a Head of Division, providing dedicated support to the HoD and Senior Managers and general support to the Division.
