Government Affiars Executive Assistant in City of Westminster

We're looking for a Government Affairs Executive Assistant. Based at our Paddington Head Office you'll provide comprehensive, proactive, and confidential executive support to a senior leader (Group Head of Government Affairs) while simultaneously assisting with policy research, stakeholder engagement, and government relations tasks.

Responsibilities

• Diary Management: Proactively manage complex diaries, prioritising meetings with government officials, stakeholders, and internal teams, resolving conflicts with diplomacy.
• Inbox & Correspondence: Monitor inboxes, fielding and drafting high‑level correspondence on behalf of the senior leader.
• Meeting Coordination: Organise meetings (internal/external), prepare agendas, take accurate minutes, and track action items.
• Travel & Logistics: Coordinate national/international travel arrangements, including itineraries and accommodation, submit expense reports in a timely manner and process invoices.
• Briefings: Ensure the Group Head of Government Affairs is fully briefed for meetings, with relevant documents produced and shared in advance.
• Political Monitoring: Monitor parliamentary activity, select committees, debates, and policy consultations relevant to the organization.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key point of contact for MPs, councillors, civil servants, and partner organisations.
• Briefing Papers & Reports: Research, draft, and edit policy briefings, reports, and responses to government consultations.
• Event Coordination: Support the planning and execution of policy roundtables, webinars, and parliamentary receptions.
• Relationship Management: Maintain CRM systems to track stakeholder relationships and contacts.

Qualifications

• Political Awareness: A clear interest in, and understanding of, the UK political landscape (parliamentary processes, Whitehall, local government).
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to draft professional, concise briefings and correspondence.
• Organisation: Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities under pressure while maintaining extreme attention to detail.
• Discretion: Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism.
• Experience: Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, PA, or in a fast‑paced administrative role, preferably supporting senior leadership or policy functions.
• IT Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) and virtual meeting platforms (Teams/Zoom).

About Urenco

Urenco is a global leader in the production of low‑carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net‑zero world. Due to the nature of the industry that Urenco operates in, all personnel regardless of employment status working for Urenco are required to obtain security clearance at the level required for their role. Security clearances are assessed in accordance with regulations and official guidance issued by the relevant competent authorities for national security vetting. In certain circumstances, additional enhanced security clearance considerations apply to roles within Urenco owing to the particular activities that the Urenco Group undertakes in relation to uranium enrichment. Successful candidates will need to satisfy security requirements, and all offers of appointment are made subject to the successful approval of all checks initiated.

Diversity & Inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know. Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.

Benefits

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive:

• Annual leave of 27 days per annum.
• A generous bonus scheme based on achievement of personal and company objectives.
• A diverse range of family friendly policies.
• A defined contribution pension scheme: contributions up to 16%.
• Flexible start and finish times, with a 1.30pm finish on Fridays.
• Flexible benefits package, including life assurance and income protection.
• Opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle.
• Paid time off for volunteering.
• The opportunity to join our private medical and dental insurance schemes.
• Education and training: we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.