246 assistant director jobs found

Overall Purpose of Job Working alongside the Director of Education and Inclusion, and the broader Education Leadership Team, this role will involve leading and developing our approach to school effectiveness, quality assurance and support for schools. This is a pivotal role in coordinating and assuring the quality of our support of, work with and partnership approach for schools and education settings. This role will provide an experienced school leader with the opportunity to lead on developing our strategic approach to school improvement and support, while ensuring that the voices and experiences of our school teams are embedded in our approach. Key aspects of this role will include: • Leading the strategic development of all aspects of school effectiveness and quality assurance. • Developing and maintaining strong relationships between the local authority, all schools and settings in Newham and other local and regional partners. • Establishing clear and coherent systems of...

Our public sector client based in the South West is seeking an outstanding individual to join their senior leadership team. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the Council's financial resilience, statutory compliance and long-term sustainability. As Assistant Director of Finance, you will play a central role in the Council's corporate leadership, working closely with the wider accountancy teams to strengthen financial stewardship and support effective service delivery. You will help shape the medium- and long-term financial strategy, safeguard the integrity of statutory reporting, and provide authoritative, solutions focused advice to Members and senior officers. This role comes at a time of significant financial pressure and change across local government, offering the opportunity to influence critical decisions and help steer the organisation through an evolving and highly challenging fiscal landscape. Reporting to the Director of Finance (Section...

South West England Assistant Director Of Finance Hours per week: 37 Rate: £ 700 a day To prevent delays with shortlisting, please state candidates rate, availability and preferred hours on their CV/submission notes MUST BE: fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Full Advert wording attached. Hybrid working - expectation to attend office regularly County Council is seeking an exceptional senior finance leader to play a central role in safeguarding the Council's financial resilience, statutory compliance and long-term sustainability. As Assistant Director of Finance, you will play a central role in the Council's corporate leadership, working closely with the wider accountancy teams to strengthen financial stewardship and support effective service delivery. You will help shape our medium- and long-term financial strategy, safeguard the integrity of statutory reporting, and provide authoritative, solutions focused advice to Members and senior officers....

Client Local Authority in Barking Job Title Executive Assistant to Director of Education Pay Rate PAYE - £22.02 / UMB £28.71 an hour Hours 36 Hours a week (Mon-Fri)9AM-5PM Duration Initial 3 month contract Location Office based Barking Town Hall 3 days a week Description Job Purpose To provide efficient and effective Executive Assistant support to the Director of Education and act as first point of contact for Headteachers to signpost them to appropriate help and Council services. Specific Accountabilities of the Role Reading, monitoring and responding to emails and other correspondence. Provide responses to routine queries, and draft replies to more complex issues for approval by Director. Managing and maintaining complex diaries, scheduling, prioritising and managing appointments. Prioritise schedules to ensure an effective Executive Assistant service is provided to the Director within remit. Create documents and put in place arrangements to support...

Housing Project Manager – Renters Right – North London LA £400+ per day (negotiable depending on experience) Hybrid working available 3 months initial contract – likely to be extended Job Responsibilities: * Lead and coordinate the implementation of the Renters Rights Act 2025 (RRA), ensuring full compliance with statutory obligations, delivery of key milestones, and clear, effective communication and engagement with tenants, landlords, and wider stakeholders. * Reporting to the Assistant Director of Regulatory Services, the role will work collaboratively across services including Housing, Finance, Data Intelligence, and Communications to provide effective support to the Assistant Director and the programme working group. * The postholder will oversee both strategic and operational planning, ensuring a cohesive and integrated delivery approach. They will play a key role in ensuring that implementation of the RRA across all Council services is comprehensive,...

People Advisor - 6 month FTC IMServ is one of the UK’s leading data collection and energy metering experts, delivering award winning services to more customers in more places, meeting industry targets and becoming a benchmark for excellence. We offer a range of specialist metering technology for electricity, gas, and water along with highly accurate energy data collection services. All this is wrapped up with an easy-to-view online data management analysis and reporting software. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: To provide professional HR support to the business for the entire ‘life cycle’ of our employees, adhering to legislation and assessing the commercial risk, whilst sharing best practise throughout the business, also assisting the wider HR team with projects for the business to ensure continuous improvement of processes and procedures. To act as a first point of service for all management, escalating to HRD when required and liaise with all management to adhere to service level...

Role: Personal Assistant (to Director) Contract: 12 months FTC Location: Malmesbury, United Kingdom (onsite) Role type: Full-time Working shifts: Monday to Friday Client: Dyson About the Role We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and professional Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to a Director within a fast-paced, dynamic business environment. This is a pivotal role requiring exceptional diary management, strong stakeholder coordination skills, and the ability to operate with discretion at senior level. You will act as a trusted partner, ensuring the Director's time is optimised and business operations run efficiently. Key Responsibilities Diary & Priority Management Proactively manage and coordinate a complex Outlook diary. Prioritise meeting requests in line with business objectives and Director's priorities. Track actions arising from meetings and ensure completion ahead of deadlines. Anticipate workload peaks and adjust schedules...

Executive Assistant - Temporary (Minimum 2 Months) Location: Manchester City Centre Hours: 37 per week, Hybrid Rate: £18 per hour We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to provide high‑quality administrative support across several teams. This role suits someone who is confident handling varied tasks, managing multiple priorities, and delivering consistent, reliable support to colleagues and stakeholders.Key Responsibilities: Provide effective administrative support across multiple teams, including routine analysis, reporting, and troubleshooting. Support the Finance team by managing and responding to enquiries from various shared mailboxes, including Accounts Payable, Finance and Commissioning.You will be responsible for: Providing direct support to the Finance Director, including: Managing their calendar Booking meetings and meeting rooms Handling ad hoc administrative tasks as requiredYou will also be responsible for the following tasks:...

Temporary Executive Assistant – Finance & Operations Support £18 to £20 per hour dependant on experience Monday to Friday - 37.50 hours per week Manchester City Centre based Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 at home Starting from 1st April until the end of May We’re working on behalf of a well?established transport organisation to recruit a Temporary Executive Assistant to provide high?quality administrative and finance support across several teams. This is a varied and hands?on role, ideal for someone who enjoys being at the heart of operations and supporting senior staff members. This opportunity would suit an experienced Executive Assistant or Senior Administrator who is confident juggling priorities, comfortable working with finance systems, and enjoys supporting others to work efficiently. Duties will involve: Providing effective administrative and operational support to multiple internal teams. Carrying out straightforward analysis, reporting and...

Interim Executive Assistant – Contract – Manchester (Hybrid) – Up to £180 per day We are currently looking for an experienced Interim Executive Assistant to join an amazing company based in heart of Manchester - the role is hybrid and providing with a lot of flexibility! This role requires someone who is available to start immediately and can provide high-quality administrative and clerical support across multiple teams, including finance and senior leadership. Day rate: Up to £180 per day inside I35 Contract length: 2 months initially Location: Manchester City Centre / Hybrid (2–3 days office based) Start date: 1 April Interview date: 31 March Role Overview The Executive Assistant will support the delivery of effective administrative services. The role will involve general administration, reporting support, mailbox management, and assisting internal teams, stakeholders, and partners. This position will also provide support to the Finance team and Finance Director, so...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Personal Assistant on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: Provide effective secretarial and administrative support to the Senior Management team and undertake specific support tasks as required. You will be responsible to: ·Draft and originate correspondence and reports (including committee reports) on behalf of the Service Director, from rough drafts or following broad guidelines. Exercise personal judgement in ensuring that written communications are accurate, unambiguous and fluent. ·Collect, analyse and interpret statistical and other management information, manipulating and presenting data in a comprehensible format. Operate within guidelines as set by the Service Director. ·Receive and filter incoming telephone calls for the from a wide range of sources including senior management, elected Members, VIPs, other statutory agencies and the general public. ·Exercise judgement in the prioritisation of calls,...

Location: Fordingbridge Start Date: 7th April (handover period) End Date: 15th May Requirement: Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) Are you an organised, proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced and varied role? Our client is looking for a Temporary Recruitment & Administration Assistant to provide essential support during a busy period. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working reactively, supporting multiple departments, and getting stuck into a wide range of tasks. Hours of work will be Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm. Key Responsibilities Recruitment Support Monitoring incoming applications and maintaining candidate records. Assisting with interview scheduling and coordinating availability. Processing references and following established recruitment templates and workflows. Administrative Support Providing reactive, ad-hoc administrative assistance across the business. Supporting the Director of Operations with day-to-day tasks and...

Job Title: Personal Assistant Location: City Hall, Centenary Square, Bradford, BD1 1HY Type: Contract role Mode: Hybrid working mode The Personal Assistant to the Strategic Director provides a highly confidential, professional and comprehensive executive support service, acting as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. The role manages the Director's diary, appointments, meetings, correspondence and documentation, ensuring the smooth running of daily operations. It also involves maintaining efficient office and information systems, preparing reports and minutes, coordinating travel and events, and handling enquiries with tact, diplomacy and excellent customer service. The position requires strong organisational ability, attention to detail, initiative, and the capability to support high‑profile individuals in a fast‑paced, sensitive environment. Key Responsibilities: Provide a confidential Personal Assistant and secretarial service to the...

Job Title: Digital Personal Assistant Location: Hybrid role, 2 days based at Moorgreen Hospital, SO30 3JB, 3 days can be worked remotely Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm Trust Location: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS FT Role type: Temporary for 3 months with possibility of extension Duties to include but not limited to: · Provide a high level, professional and confidential executive support function to the Director of Digital and AI and the Digital Senior Team ensuring they are fully briefed and prepared for their respective activities. · Act as first contact on behalf of the Digital Senior Team, answering queries, filtering correspondence, and bringing matters to their attention as necessary. · Responsible for diary management, ensuring all parties are briefed on meetings, that corresponding paperwork is provided and that any travel or accommodation arrangements are organised and communicated. · Provide high calibre production of...

Spencer Clarke Group are seeking an Executive Assistant for a Local Authority Client in Southwest London. In this role, you will deliver executive support, coordinate high-profile projects, and act as a trusted link between the Executive Director, stakeholders, and the wider Council. Duties: Manage the Executive Director's correspondence and inbox, screening enquiries and preparing briefings for strategic decisions. Organise and service meetings, including agendas, minute-taking, and follow-up actions. Coordinate high-profile corporate projects, liaising with internal teams, Cabinet Members, and external partners. Maintain departmental plans and budgets, ensuring accurate reporting and timely updates. Qualifications and Experience: The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience: Experience supporting senior managers at a strategic level. Proven ability to organise meetings and take accurate minutes. Skilled in managing confidential information with...

Temporary Social Media Marketing Assistant Ipswich £14 - £14.50 per hour Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Are you a creative content lover with a passion for social media Were looking for a talented Temporary Social Media Marketing Assistant to support a brilliant local company with all things digital, visual and creative. If youre the type who spots trends before they hit the mainstream, can whip up a Canva design in minutes, and loves turning ideas into scroll-stopping content, youll absolutely love this role. What youll be doing:- This role has a huge focus on social media and content creation, including: Creating engaging social media posts across Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn Filming and editing short-form videos and reels Capturing high-quality photos and behind-the-scenes content Designing graphics, branded templates and visual assets using Canva Managing and updating the website (WordPress) Drafting press releases and news stories for digital channels...

Peacock Sourcing Limited are currently recruiting for a Sales Assistant to work for their well-established client based in Southwest London. In this role you will join a prosperous, growing company in London that currently offers Handyman services to local businesses in their immediate area. As a Sales Assistant you will become the face of our client, representing them as a first point of contact to new customers in order to help grow their client base and drive their business forward as it expands. As the company grows, you will grow alongside it, opening up many new opportunities for yourself in the future inside the business. This role offers a significant amount of initiative; you can operate as you see fit as long as you continue to bring in business however our client places emphasis on door to door sales as this strategy in the area seems to work best. The ideal Sales Assistant candidate should: * Have previous experience as a Marketing assistant or Marketing...

Peacock Sourcing Limited are currently recruiting for a Marketing Administrator to work for their well-established client based in Southwest London. In this role you will join a prosperous, growing business that is currently in need of a competent Marketing Administrator to operate their business and help sell their services to new customers in the London area. Our client aims to sell their Handyman services to Businesses & Individuals in need of painting and decorating, carpentry, furniture repair, wood working and other property development services. This role offers a significant amount of initiative; you can operate as you see fit as long as you continue to bring in business however our client places emphasis on door-to-door sales as this strategy in the area seems to work best. The ideal candidate should: * Have previous experience as a Marketing assistant or Marketing Administrator or Salesman or Door to Door Salesman or Email marketer or Sales assistant and or...

Your new company We are currently seeking an experienced and confident Housing Officer to support a busy housing team on a 6‑month contract. This role requires a strong all‑rounder who is comfortable working across tenancy, rents, and voids, and who can provide informal guidance to Housing Assistants when needed.Although there are no direct line‑management responsibilities, previous experience supporting or guiding junior staff would be beneficial. Your new role Start date: ASAP Duration: 6 months Hours: Full‑time, 35 hours per week (Monday-Friday) Working pattern: Hybrid working Office closes at 4pm on FridaysWhat you'll need to succeed comfortable managing a varied workload strong knowledge of housing legislation, compliance, and best practice Can handle ASB, neighbour disputes, and tenancy issues confidently able to support Housing Assistants with queries and more complex cases Driving is essential due to the location and spread of housing stock Clear disclosure required...

We are currently recruiting General Labourers on behalf of a busy civils contractor working across multiple projects in Belfast. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established team and contribute to a range of groundwork and civil engineering projects. Key Responsibilities: * Assisting trades and skilled operatives on site * General site clearance and housekeeping * Loading and unloading materials and equipment * Supporting groundwork activities (drainage, ducting, kerbing, etc.) * Following health & safety procedures at all times * Carrying out tasks as directed by site management Requirements: * Valid CSCS card (essential) * Previous experience working on construction or civils sites * Good work ethic and reliability * Ability to work as part of a team * Own transport is beneficial but not essential What’s on Offer: * Competitive hourly rate * Ongoing work with a reputable civils contractor * Opportunities for progression...