Executive Assistant
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | York (5 days per week in the office) |
| Area | Yorkshire & Humberside, UK |
| Sector | Rail |
| Salary | £250 Per Day |
| Start Date | December 9th, 2025 |
| Advertiser | Ashley Price |
| Job Ref | 7254-PSR1JP00096776 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DBS/DS |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for an Executive Assistant to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be based in York (5 days per week in the office).
Job Summary:
Support the Managing Director in the delivery of an efficient, high performing, and professional region. To coordinate and align activities across the region.
- Manage and co-ordinate the development of regional and external stakeholder documents to time and agreed levels of quality. Prepare briefing material for the Managing Director, Region and produce presentations and papers suitable for submission to ExCom and Board.
- Identify, champion and sponsor the development and delivery of specific projects and manage the implementation of these projects amongst the senior management team.
- Coordinate planning against milestones, budget spend and resource requirements for Managing Director, Region’s office.
- Lead cross-functional teams to identify and share best practice and improve customer service across all functions.
- Act as the initial point of contact within the region for business and change management issues and communications.
- Lead the development of the region business planning to support the periodic review process, significant Board level topics and achieve business and corporate objectives.
- Lead and manage arrangements for functions, conferences, visits and meetings for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Plan, deliver and review national presentations and briefings for all region employees, including group-wide business briefings and team building events.
Essential:
- Self starter and highly motivated with excellent organisation skills.
- Excellent written / oral communications and presentation skills.
- Ability to influence and negotiate at all levels.
- Ability to develop a good network of contacts internally and externally.
- Experience of working with senior management.
Desirable:
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent).
- Sound railway background and knowledge of railway geography.
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.
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.
- Manage and co-ordinate the development of regional and external stakeholder documents to time and agreed levels of quality. Prepare briefing material for the Managing Director, Region and produce presentations and papers suitable for submission to ExCom and Board.
