Personal Assistant (PA) to Two Deputy Directors, OFSTED
Location: Canary Wharf, London E14 4PU
Contract: 12 Months 
Pay Rate: £18.60ph 
Do you enjoy keeping busy diaries under control, turning chaos into calm, and helping senior leaders focus on what matters? Ofsted’s Legal Services team is looking for a proactive PA to support two Deputy Directors-ensuring the team runs smoothly and professionally. No legal experience is required; if you’re an organised, detail-focused administrator with excellent communication skills, we’d love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing:
• Managing complex diaries, coordinating meetings, and organising day-to-day scheduling
• Preparing meeting packs and taking accurate notes and minutes
• Arranging travel and supporting coordinated agendas for senior leaders
• Processing purchase orders and invoices, maintaining accurate records
• Managing team records and keeping information up to date
• Responding to enquiries and prioritising actions in a fast-paced environment
• Supporting team activity including projects, events, training sessions, and recruitment
• Producing professional documents, reports, letters and presentations using Microsoft Office
• Building strong working relationships with colleagues, senior stakeholders, and external contacts
• Providing wider administrative support to the Legal Services team as required
What you'll bring:
• Experience in an administrative, business support, PA, Executive Assistant, office support, or customer service role
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Confidence working with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A high attention to detail and a trustworthy approach to confidential information
Additional information:
• Minute-taking experience and purchase order/invoice or finance administration experience will be especially valued. 
Please note: Candidates shortlisted by the client will be required to complete a Diary Management assessment as part of the selection process. Successful candidates will then be invited to a Microsoft Teams interview to discuss their experience, skills, and suitability for the role.
If you’re ready to step into a role that will grow your skills supporting senior leaders in a major government organisation, apply now for this temporary PA opportunity with Ofsted.