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Temporary Diary Secretary

  • Location:

    London – Central

  • Sector:

    Admin / Secretarial / Office Support

  • Job type:

    Temporary

  • Salary:

    £19 to £21

  • Contact:

    Amy Bater

  • Contact email:

    amy.bater@gordonyates.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    02074944466

  • Job ref:

    1507907

  • Published:

    about 1 month ago

  • Duration:

    2 to 3 months

  • Expiry date:

    2024-04-13

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

My client is a very  high profile public figure with an extremely busy and varied schedule.  

We are looking for an interim Diary Secretary to support the busy team with keeping the diary and schedules fully up to date. You will be needed until a permanent post-holder is appointed, which is expected to take between two and three months. 

This is predominently office based due to the nature of the role. The office is in central London a short walk from mainline stations and various ungerground lines. 

Duties to involve

  • Providing support to the Diary Manager and covering in their absence
  • Using internal software to record incoming requests
  • Ensure efficient handling of correspondence associated with diary invitiations
  • Prepare a summary of requests to discuss at meetings
  • Liaise with Metropolitan Police 
  • Coordinate briefs for all events and meetings
  • Taking minutes at diary meetings
  • Covering for the Diary Manager in their absence
  • Provide administrative support to the PA and Private Office 

About you

  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Previous admin or secretarial support to high profile or official individual
  • Excellent communnication skills
  • Strong administrative skills
  • Well organised and methodical
  • Ability to start quickly with little or no notice 
  • Able to commit for up to three months
  • Willing to be office based in Central London 
 
The rate of pay is £21 per hour including holiday pay
 
Interviews to take place w/c 18 March.