Executive Secretary / Personal Assistant
| Posting date: | 21 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £14.87 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 May 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, Bristol, BS1 5AH |
| Company: | Brook Street |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | BBBH437140_1776787370 |
Summary
Executive Secretary / Personal Assistant
Location: Bristol (Hybrid, 1 day per week in the office)
Contract: Full time (37 hours per week)
Rate: £14.87 per hour
Start date: ASAP
End date: Temporary contract *Likely to extend*
Clearance required: Basic DBS
The role
We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Executive Secretary / Personal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to a senior manager. This is a varied and responsible role, requiring discretion, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
You will act as a key point of contact, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the senior manager's office while delivering a professional and efficient service.
Key responsibilities
- Providing comprehensive executive-level secretarial and administrative support
- Managing diaries, scheduling meetings and coordinating travel arrangements
- Composing and handling non-routine correspondence on behalf of the manager
- Preparing and compiling reports and documentation
- Typing and formatting documents using word processing and spreadsheet software
- Transcribing dictation where required, including audio typing
- Screening and directing telephone calls and welcoming visitors
- Maintaining accurate records, files and confidential information
About you
You will be confident, personable and calm under pressure, with a proactive approach and strong attention to detail. You'll be comfortable working independently while building effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Essential skills and experience:
- Proven experience as an Executive Secretary or Personal Assistant
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced computer literacy and confidence using a range of office software
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
- Friendly, professional and approachable manner
- Initiative and discretion when handling sensitive information
Qualifications:
- Stage III RSA certificate (or equivalent) in typing/word processing
- Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm
- Advanced audio typing skills (shorthand desirable at 110-120 wpm)
- 5 GCSEs (or equivalent)
- Previous experience working within the Environment Agency or a similar public sector organisation
Desirable:
- Membership of IQPS
Why apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a hybrid role supporting senior leadership, offering responsibility, variety and the chance to make a real impact. If you are an experienced PA or Executive Secretary looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.
As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.
Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.
In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.