Executive Assistant

SBA are currently supporting our Central Government client are currently seeking an Executive Assistant on an initial 6 month contract located in London OR Manchester (hybrid) The role demands excellent organisation and communication skills, and the ability to build relationships across the department and more widely. Key to success will be your ability to remain calm when busy, think quickly on your feet, prioritise and be flexible with your workload, work independently and exercise strong judgement. You will be able to deal with internal and external stakeholders and be able to build strong working relationships quickly, confidently engaging with teams to ensure delivery of the Director General's priorities and requests, in a collaborative and creative way. To succeed in this role, you will need the following skills and experience: Strong administration skills or experience providing executive support, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with a range of audiences. Experience handling sensitive information with tact and diplomacy while maintaining confidentiality. Experience managing a busy diary and working with urgency when priorities change. Civil Service experience is desirable but not essential. NB: BPSS to start for the assignment with a view to being put through SC level vetting If this opportunity is of interest and have the recent experience required, please submit your latest CV for ASAP review