Executive Assistant

Temporary Executive Personal Assistant £19.00 - £22.00 per hour (depending on experience) Essex and wider regional locations (travel required) Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Temporary Assignment | Week Commencing 7…

Pay rate £20 – £22/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 30 August 2026

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Temporary Executive Personal Assistant

£19.00 - £22.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Essex and wider regional locations (travel required)

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Temporary Assignment | Week Commencing 7 September until Christmas

Are you an experienced Personal Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys variety in your working day?

We are delighted to be supporting our fantastic client in their search for a Temporary Executive Personal Assistant to provide high-level support to senior leadership. No two days will be the same, as you will be working across a variety of locations, supporting at executive level and ensuring the smooth running of an extremely busy schedule.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a polished, proactive and highly organised individual who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact within a respected and professional organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Providing dedicated Personal Assistant support to senior executives
Managing complex diaries, appointments and schedules
Coordinating meetings across multiple locations
Preparing correspondence, reports and confidential documentation
Organising travel arrangements and logistics
Attending meetings, taking minutes and following up on actions
Managing emails, enquiries and telephone calls professionally
Maintaining confidential records and documentation
Building strong relationships with internal and external contacts
Supporting executive leadership with day-to-day operational requirementsThe Ideal Candidate

Previous Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or senior administrative experience
Experience supporting at executive or director level
Exceptionally organised with outstanding attention to detail
Professional, confident and highly discreet
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Able to prioritise a busy workload and work proactively
Flexible and comfortable travelling to different locations as required
A driver with access to a vehicle would be highly advantageous
A current Enhanced DBS Certificate is highly desirable
Ideally an Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service
Candidates without a current DBS must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS checkWhat's in it for You?

Competitive hourly rate of £19.00 - £22.00 per hour
Exciting and varied executive-level role
Opportunity to work with a highly respected organisation
Immediate start available
Assignment expected to run from week commencing 7 September through to Christmas
A rewarding role where you can truly make a difference from day one

If you are an experienced Personal Assistant available for an immediate start and looking for a varied, fast-paced role through to Christmas, we would love to hear from you. Apply today! ✨

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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