Skills

Communication Leadership Attention to detail

Job Specifications

Temporary PA to Senior Policy Leaders

Central London | £30.21 - £31.86 per hour | 2‑month contract (potential to extend)

ASAP start

Office based with scope for some home working

Are you a highly organised and confident Personal Assistant who thrives in a fast‑paced environment? Do you enjoy supporting senior leaders, managing complex diaries and bringing calm, structure and professionalism to busy schedules? If so, this temporary PA role could be the perfect fit.

We are looking for an experienced PA to provide exceptional support to two senior policy leaders: a Director and a Head of Policy. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, responsibility and working with stakeholders at all levels.

What you’ll be doing

In this pivotal role, you will:

Manage complex, confidential diaries and inboxes
Provide end‑to‑end logistical support, including meetings, briefings, agendas, presentations and documentation
Coordinate domestic and international travel, itineraries and logistics
Deliver excellent administrative support, including processing expenses, raising purchase orders and managing invoices
Arrange internal meetings, book rooms, liaise with speakers, organise catering and take minutes
Serve as secretariat for the Senior Leadership Team, ensuring action logs, papers and schedules are fully up to date
Liaise professionally with colleagues, senior stakeholders and external offices
Handle sensitive information with complete discretion

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running, with:

Experience supporting senior executives
Excellent communication skills and a confident, professional manner
Outstanding organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
The ability to juggle multiple priorities and remain calm under pressure
Strong proficiency with MS Outlook, Word and Excel
A positive, proactive approach and the willingness to take initiative
Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities in a busy environment

An interest in science, education or policy is beneficial but not essential.

Why this role?

A unique opportunity to support senior leaders at a strategic level
Varied, interesting work with significant responsibility
A collaborative team environment where your contribution is truly valued
Ideal for an experienced PA seeking a high‑impact, short‑term assignment

Contract details

Temporary contract: 2 months initially
Location: Office‑based in London with some flexibility for home working
Hours: 35 hours per week

About the Company

ABL is a leading Recruitment Consultancy based in central London, predominantly focused on the recruitment of multilingual speakers across the UK and overseas. ABL covers a wide variety of roles, particularly within Sales, Marketing, Customer Support, Finance and Accounting, Administration, PA/EA, and Reception. These roles are in a variety of industries including: Financial Services, Fashion, FMCG, Tech, Consultancy, Pharma, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Construction, Healthcare and many more. We will be reaching th... Know more