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United Kingdom, Bristol 15.39 GBP / Hour · Job Posted February 13, 2026
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Brook Street are looking for a temporary Personal Assistant to work at an Executive Officer level, for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, DEFRA, based in either Bristol or Warrington. The ideal candidate will provide high-level diverse secretarial and administrative duties for the Deputy Director, exercising independent judgement and discretion in performing tasks.

Job Responsibility

  • general administrative support
  • reviewing and managing mailboxes and Teams messages
  • diary, calendar and email management
  • prioritising the booking of/rescheduling of meetings
  • may be some capturing actions/minute taking
  • transcribing dictation
  • preparing documents and reports
  • handling enquiries and requests
  • composing no-routine correspondence
  • screening and directing manager's telephone calls
  • maintaining records, requesting updates on finances or statuses of pieces of work
  • arranging meetings or travel, including hotel accommodation
  • Acting as an administrative liaison with internal and / or external sources

Requirements

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A can-do attitude and a real passion for supporting people and sustaining working relationships
  • Well-organised, able to manage yourself and your own workload effectively whilst working under your own initiative
  • Ability to pick up new IT systems quickly and be capable using IT services such as Microsoft Office programmes (for example MS Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and SharePoint etc.)
  • Candidates applying must be able to pass a clear Basic DBS check and provide proof of Right to Work in the UK

Nice to have

Previous experience of excellent customer service as either a PA or similar is desirable

What we offer

  • Paid holidays and pension scheme
  • Accrual of up to 33 days paid annual leave pro rata available (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • Working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm with some degree of flexibility

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