Executive Assistant (London)
Employer: Public Sector Audit Appointments
Location: Hybrid, dual location – Westminster in central London and your home address. You will work from the office from time to time. This will not follow a regular pattern as we get together as and when needed to meet business needs. Travel expenses from home to office are funded for required business travel. You must be willing and able to commute into the office as and when required.
Temporary: Fixed term maternity cover (at least 9 months with potential for extension)
Working hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Salary: £56,350 – £68,900 per annum
Closing date: 5pm, Monday 1 September 2025
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Role: Fixed term maternity cover (at least 9 months with potential for extension), full-time, 35 hours per week
Office base: Hybrid, dual location – Westminster in central London and your home address. You will work from the office from time to time. This will not follow a regular pattern as we get together as and when needed to meet business needs. Travel expenses from home to office are funded for required business travel. You must be willing and able to commute into the office as and when required.
Salary: £56,350 – £68,900 plus 10% non-contributory pension scheme and 28 days leave per year plus bank holidays and a range of optional benefits such as health cash plan and private medical insurance.
Please note, the recruitment for this role is being administered by the Local Government Association on behalf of Public Sector Audit Appointments
About PSAA
Public Sector Audit Appointments Limited (PSAA) is an independent company limited by guarantee incorporated by the Local Government Association in August 2014.
We are a not-for-profit company with 27 employees and a Board of six directors.
In July 2016, the Government specified PSAA as an appointing person under the provisions of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and the Local Audit (Appointing Person) Regulations 2015. As an appointing person PSAA is responsible for appointing auditors, setting scales of fees for eligible bodies that have chosen to opt into its national scheme, overseeing issues of auditor independence and monitoring contract compliance of the audit firms with whom we contract.
For the period from 2023/24 to 2027/28, over 99% of local government bodies, such as local councils, police and fire bodies and national parks, opted to join our scheme rather than appoint their own auditor. In late 2022 we completed our very significant procurement of external audit services for the delivery of an annual audit for the next five years to over 450 local government bodies, our clients.
The company is staffed by a team with significant experience of working within the context of the regulations to appoint auditors, managing contracts with audit firms, and setting and determining audit fees, and a small team providing business and project support services.
In December 2024 the Government announced plans to create the Local Audit Office (LAO) and to transfer all PSAA’s functions into this new organisation. The date of transfer is likely to be between Autumn 2026 and April 2028. The government has begun early discussions with us about PSAA staff transferring into the LAO.
You can find out more about who we are and what we do in the About Us section of our website.
About The Role
We are looking to recruit an experienced, highly organised, IT-savvy, proactive, articulate and energetic Executive Assistant with a keen eye for attention to detail to join us on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave.
This is a busy and interesting role at a time of significant and positive change driven by strong commitment from the government to create a new local audit system. The Executive Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative support, including calendar coordination, communication filtering, document preparation, and meeting organisation. They serve as a gatekeeper, protecting the Chief Officer's time while determining which matters require personal attention.
Beyond administrative duties, the role involves project management, maintaining confidentiality with sensitive information, and developing trust with stakeholders. The Executive Assistant must exercise good judgment, create process documentation, conduct research, and handle any other reasonable tasks that support the Chief Officer's effectiveness. The role will cover for the other Executive Assistant when they are absent.
About You
Please read the attached job profile, and the role-specific behavioural competencies and technical proficiencies to find out more about the key responsibilities of this exciting new role and the skills and competencies we are looking for in the successful candidate.
You must have the right to work in the UK, PSAA are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship visas. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.
To apply
If you would like to be considered for the role, please complete the online form and include a supporting statement detailing how you meet the requirements of the role using the skills described in the job profile, the competency framework and technical proficiencies before the closing date.
We are specifically assessing candidates against the following criteria so ensure that you address them in your support statement:
Organisational and Time Management - detail your ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines in fast-paced environments, and maintain strong organisational and administrative skills.
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement - emphasise your excellent written and verbal communication skills, including your ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels and adapt messaging for different audiences.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills - showcase your ability to identify and resolve issues, analyse complex data, and apply strong problem-solving approaches to workplace challenges.
Technology Proficiency and Adaptability - highlight your strong IT skills (particularly with Excel, Word and Teams) and your ability to embrace and respond to change while maintaining focus on beneficial outcomes.
Project Support and Tracking - highlight your experience within cross-functional projects, including tracking deadlines and deliverables, and providing progress updates with clear documentation.
Teamwork and Collaboration - describe your experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, building positive stakeholder relationships, and contributing to a culture of trust and collaboration.
PSAA values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community.
We use anonymous recruitment, which is the practice of hiding candidates’ identities. This process involves removing any identifying information from candidates’ applications which includes names.
Closing Date:5pm, Monday 1 September 2025
Interview Date: 9–10 September 2025, interviews will be virtual, held over MS Teams
Start Date: 6 October 2025
For more information on PSAA and what we do, please visit our website.
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