Interim Executive Officer/PA

Who You Are

An experienced professional with a strong background in providing executive support to senior leaders in political or public sector environments. You are adept at managing complex and changing priorities, and you possess the ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships. Your judgment, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive matters are critical to your role.

What the job involves

This role involves providing high-level executive support to a senior leader within the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority. Responsibilities include managing a complex diary, acting as a liaison with key stakeholders, coordinating briefing materials and events, and handling sensitive and confidential matters. The role requires adaptability to fast-changing environments and emerging issues, taking ownership of correspondence and actions, and leading on urgent matters efficiently.

Skills

• Executive support experience
• Complex diary management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Judgment and discretion
• Risk assessment and escalation
• Independent decision-making
• Police vetting (beneficial)