Executive Assistant / Assistant Private Secretary12-week contract Full-time HybridBrook Street is recruiting on behalf of a public sector client for an Executive Assistant / Assistant Private SecretaryThis is a critical role at the heart of senior leadership, enabling effective governance, strategic decision-making and external engagement. While the role is advertised as EA/PA, we are also open to candidates who can operate more in an Assistant Private Secretary capacity, with a strategic or policy-focused mindset.Contract and Working ArrangementsContract length: 12 weeksHours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (9-5, with flexibility on both sides where needed)Location: Hybrid - largely remote, with flexibility to travel to Swindon and/or London if requiredThe RoleThe Assistant Private Secretary plays a vital role in ensuring the Executive Chair''s business is managed seamlessly, allowing them to focus on strategic priorities and external representation.Working closely with Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, and the Private Secretary to the AHRC COO, the postholder will provide high-quality executive support across the Executive Chair''s Directors Group, driving consistency, best practice, and effective engagement across AHRC.Key ResponsibilitiesInbox triage and managementManaging complex diaries and travel arrangementsCommissioning and contributing to briefings on strategic and sensitive issuesAttending meetings, taking accurate minutes, and producing clear written ..... full job details .....