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Personal Assistant / Diary Manager

United Kingdom, London Employment contract 17.55 GBP / Hour · Job Posted May 16, 2026
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The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking a proactive and highly organised Personal Assistant / Diary Manager to provide high-level administrative and diary management support to three HR Deputy Directors. This is a fast-paced, varied and rewarding opportunity suited to someone who is initiative-taking, forward-thinking, and able to manage competing priorities with professionalism and discretion.

Job Responsibility

  • Proactively manage Deputy Directors' inboxes, ensuring deadlines and priorities are effectively monitored and actioned
  • Coordinate and manage complex diaries, meetings and appointments, identifying scheduling conflicts and preparation requirements
  • Arrange travel, accommodation and transport in line with departmental budgets and policies
  • Provide secretariat support including minute taking, action tracking and meeting coordination
  • Support HR directorate administrative activities, including reward and recognition schemes
  • Deliver high-quality support for Group HR Leadership Team meetings, including preparing briefing materials and accurate minutes
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships across HR and wider DfT teams
  • Provide cover and support for other Personal Assistants during periods of leave
  • Undertake additional administrative and ad hoc duties as required

Requirements

  • Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail
  • Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Be confident managing multiple priorities in a busy environment
  • Maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times
  • Have previous PA, diary management or senior administrative support experience
  • Be flexible, responsive and capable of working independently

Nice to have

  • veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel
  • candidates with a disability

What we offer

  • Guaranteed interview for veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all essential criteria
  • Guaranteed interview for candidates with a disability who meet all essential criteria

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