Location
Central London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£35,865 per annum

About the Role
This role is based in the European and Global Issues Secretariat (EGIS), led by the Prime Minister’s Adviser on European and Global Issues and Second Permanent Secretary to the Cabinet Office. EGIS supports the Prime Minister, the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, and the Minister for the Cabinet Office in his role as Minister for European Union Relations.

The core mission is to ensure the UK has a consistent and coherent approach to its relationship with the EU and international economic and global issues, supporting the UK’s national interest, economic stability, secure borders, national security, and government priorities including growth, health, and clean energy.

As Executive Assistant, you will support both the Second Permanent Secretary and Director General through managing diaries, travel logistics, preparing briefing and daily packs, handling expenses, and potentially wider office tasks including ad-hoc policy support. You will need to understand their priorities to ensure they are in the right place at the right time with the right information. This role requires proactiveness, prioritisation, and forward planning.

Your responsibilities include calendar and inbox management, acting as a point of contact, triaging requests, working closely with senior leadership and wider teams to provide timely advice and briefing, managing communications and cross-group administration, and supporting office administration such as FOIs, correspondence, expenses, and supplies. You will also contribute to making EGIS an excellent place to work.

Experience
Interest in a supporting role within a fast-paced environment, able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Experience managing a diary is desirable.

About you
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders at varying seniority levels.
Ability to work independently and deliver results under competing deadlines.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify issues quickly and provide pragmatic solutions.
A flexible team player able to respond to different pressures.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated; however, a willingness to undergo SC vetting and potentially DV clearance is required.