Executive Officer/PA


Company:	ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD
Salary:	£20 to £20 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	York, YO1 6GA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	13 Aug 2026
Closing date:	12 Sept 2026

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Summary

Executive Officer/PA needed in North Yorkshire, £20ph PAYE - Reference: RQ1767668

• Provide high-level executive support to a senior leader

• Manage a complex and ever-changing diary, ensuring priorities are effectively coordinated and delivered.

• Act as a key liaison with MPs, elected members, government departments, businesses, community representatives and other senior stakeholders including Police and Fire.

• Work in a highly visible, externally facing role, representing the office professionally and building strong stakeholder relationships.

• Coordinate briefing materials, meetings, events and public engagements, ensuring the senior leader is fully prepared.

• Manage sensitive, confidential and politically significant matters with discretion and sound judgement.

• Lead on reactive and urgent issues, responding quickly and effectively to changing priorities and emerging situations.

• Take ownership of actions, correspondence and follow-up activity, ensuring matters are progressed and resolved in a timely manner.

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and priorities can shift at short notice

This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

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