Job Description

On behalf of the Environment Agency, we are currently recruiting for a Personal Assistant (Inside IR35) for a hybrid based in London, Birmingham or Warrington contract to run up until 31/3/26.



This position is ideal for ambitious university leavers looking to start their professional journey.

As a Personal Assistant , your main responsibilities will be:

Provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to one or two senior managers. Exercise independent judgment and discretion in handling tasks. Compose non-routine correspondence. Compile reports and prepare documentation. Transcribe dictation accurately. Type documents using word processing or spreadsheet software. Receive and assist visitors professionally. Screen and direct incoming telephone calls. Manage diaries and schedules effectively. Arrange meetings and coordinate travel plans. Maintain records and filing systems.

Essential:

Highly organized and self-starting. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Strong time management skills. Ability to balance multiple tasks effectively. Confident with diary management and scheduling. Ability to respond to emails promptly and professionally.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas



Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the EA guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance



Armed Forces Covenant The EA guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.



In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".