Team Personal Assistant - 12 Month FTC (Maternity Cover)

Advert Close date: 07/08/2026

Purpose of Role

At The Crown Estate, we create lasting and shared value for the nation through responsible stewardship, sustainability and long-term thinking. As Team Personal Assistant, you will play a vital role in enabling the Development Leadership Team to operate effectively by delivering exceptional administrative and organisational support.

Acting as a central point of coordination, you will help ensure the smooth flow of information, effective prioritisation of activities and efficient management of stakeholder commitments, while upholding the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality and collaboration.

This role is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.

Context of opportunity / Main accountabilities

This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation and support a dynamic Development team at the heart of delivering value across our portfolio. Working closely with senior leaders, the Executive Assistant and wider business support community, you will contribute to the successful delivery of enterprise priorities while ensuring a consistent and high-quality support service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing proactive and comprehensive PA support, including complex diary and inbox management.
• Coordinating and prioritising schedules, resolving conflicts and ensuring stakeholders are well prepared for meetings and key activities.
• Managing meeting logistics, including scheduling, agenda preparation, briefing packs, minute taking and action tracking.
• Supporting leadership team governance processes through the timely coordination and submission of papers and documentation.
• Organising national and, where required, international travel arrangements in line with company policies and sustainability considerations.
• Processing expenses and maintaining compliance with relevant corporate policies and procedures.
• Planning and coordinating internal and external events, team meetings, away days and key annual activities.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a professional first point of contact on behalf of senior leaders.
• Supporting continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance service delivery and reduce costs and carbon emissions.
• Collaborating across the Business Support Community to promote knowledge sharing, consistency and best practice.
• Providing flexible support to colleagues during periods of absence and adapting to changing business priorities.