The Private Secretary’s Office sits at the heart of the Royal Household, supporting His Majesty The King on constitutional, governmental and political matters across the UK, Realms and Commonwealth. We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Deputy Private Secretary and play a key role in the administration of Government Duty.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide proactive executive support, including complex diary and inbox management, meeting coordination and travel arrangements.
• Act as a trusted point of contact, handling sensitive communications and enquiries with discretion and professionalism.
• Support Government Duty administration, managing official papers, constitutional documents, correspondence and invitations.
• Draft, proofread and prepare briefings, reports, correspondence and other documentation to a high standard.
• Coordinate the flow of information across the office, including agendas, minutes, reports and action tracking.
• Maintain and improve administrative systems and processes to support efficiency and effective workflow.
• Contribute to wider office administration, team activities, meetings and visitor arrangements.

About You:

• Proven experience providing Executive Assistant support to senior leaders in a confidential and fast-paced environment.
• Strong diary and inbox management skills, with the ability to anticipate needs and resolve issues proactively.
• Highly organised, with excellent prioritisation skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Exceptional administrative capability and attention to detail.
• Confident preparing professional correspondence, reports, agendas and briefing papers.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage diplomatically at all levels.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a high-performing team.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the centre of the Royal Household, providing vital support to senior leadership and contributing to the delivery of Their Majesties’ official programme.