Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant – Public Sector (Contract Role) Hybrid | 3 Days Onsite | Dublin 2 | 9am-5pm€58,847 Salary pro rata
Start: Early November | Contract until Jan/Feb **** - open to public competition thereafter
An exciting opportunity has opened for an experienced Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant to support a dynamic and fast-paced public sector Director.
This is a high-impact, visible role requiring excellent organisation, strong communication skills, and the confidence to work independently while managing senior-level relationships.
We're looking for someone proactive, tech-savvy, and calm under pressure — someone who can manage upwards, reduce admin burden, and be a true right-hand support.
Key Responsibilities Manage and prioritise the Director's schedule and inbox
Draft emails and reduce unnecessary email traffic
Prepare agendas, take minutes, and coordinate follow-ups
Attend meetings in the Director's place when needed
Manage board queries and prepare board packs
Support internal comms, including weekly team meetings
Coordinate presentations
Maintain compliance logs and central leave/expenses registers
Liaise with board members, senior leadership, and stakeholders Ideal candidate: 3+ years' experience as an EA/PA (5+ ideal)
Comfortable working independently and using sound judgement
Proven experience with diary/email management at senior level
Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused
Minute-taking experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong IT skills: Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, MS Office, Windows 11
Able to manage shifting priorities and work under pressure
Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information Please submit your cv to Anne Marie in Lex Consultancy