AMS PSR

On behalf of Defra, we are currently creating a pipeline for an upcoming opportunity 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.

In the Defra group, we deal with a vast range of issues that profoundly impact on people’s lives. We are responsible for England’s environment, our countryside and rural economy, the food and farming sectors and have lead responsibility for protection from a wide range of natural threats and hazards. We have developed a set of three strategic objectives covering our policy outcomes and corporate objectives. These objectives help us to deliver our ambitious vision to build our green and healthy future and provide a framework for all the important work we carry out.

Our objectives are:

• To pass on to the next generation a natural environment protected and enhanced for the future. 
• To lead the world in food, farming, and fisheries with a sustainable model of food production. 
• To be an outstanding organisation focused on making a difference, with world class delivery capability.

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs www.gov.uk. 

25 Year Environment Plan - GOV.UK www.gov.uk.

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

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".