Executive Personal Assistant - Council (Temp: London)

Pertemps Network Group are delighted to be assisting a prestigious London Local Authority in the recruitment of an exceptional Executive Personal Assistant (Fully Site Based) to provide high-level strategic and operational support to the Director of Housing.


Location: London (Fully Site Based)
Rate: £280-300 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract: Interim / Contract (Long Term)


This is a high-profile and fast-paced role at the heart of the Housing Directorate, supporting one of the most senior leaders within the organisation. The successful candidate will act as a trusted gatekeeper, coordinator and advisor, ensuring the Director’s office operates smoothly while managing complex communications, stakeholder relationships and priorities.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at senior leadership level within one of London’s most dynamic councils, contributing directly to the delivery of housing services that impact thousands of residents.


The Opportunity

1. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and effective running of the Director’s office.
2. You will be responsible for managing priorities, coordinating senior leadership activity, handling sensitive enquiries and ensuring the Director has the right information, at the right time, to make critical decisions.
3. Working closely with Assistant Directors, senior officers, elected members and external partners, you will become a central coordination point across the Housing Directorate.

No two days will be the same — this is a dynamic, influential and highly rewarding role requiring professionalism, judgement and exceptional organisational capability.


Key Responsibilities

• Provide confidential and high-level executive support to a Senior Leader.
• Act as the first point of contact for residents, elected members, senior officers and partner organisations.
• Manage and triage the Director’s inbox, prioritising correspondence and drafting responses where required.
• Coordinate and manage a complex diary, aligning priorities with council programmes, meetings and strategic commitments.
• Organise and support Directorate Management Team meetings, including agenda coordination, minute taking and action tracking.
• Build effective relationships with senior leadership, stakeholders and partner organisations across the council.
• Lead coordination of casework, enquiries, complaints and FOI responses on behalf of the Director’s office.
• Support the delivery of workshops, resident engagement events and strategic meetings.
• Provide research, briefing notes and background information to support decision-making at senior level.
• Ensure effective office systems, governance processes and information management are maintained.

About You

We are seeking an individual who thrives in high-responsibility environments and is comfortable supporting senior executives in complex organisations.


You will demonstrate:

• Proven experience providing Executive Support / Senior EA support at Director or senior leadership level
• Exceptional organisation, prioritisation and attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment
• Strong written communication skills, including drafting high-level correspondence and briefings
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to engage confidently with senior leaders and partners
• High levels of discretion, professionalism and integrity when handling confidential matters
• Strong problem-solving ability and sound judgement
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and ability to quickly learn council systems
• A collaborative and proactive approach, supporting the wider Housing leadership team when required

Experience within local government, housing, or public sector environments would be highly advantageous.


Why Apply?

• £280-300 per day contract rate
• Work directly with the Director of Housing in a senior support capacity
• Exposure to high-level decision making and leadership
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping housing services for residents
• Work within one of London’s most ambitious local authorities


If you are a high-performing Executive Personal Assistant professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role at senior leadership level, we would be keen to hear from you.