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Policy Support Officer / PA

Posted: 28/04/26
Recruiter:Hays
Reference:3102809172
Type:Temporary
Salary:£35,000 Annual
Location:Sheffield
Description: Policy Support Officer / PA required for temporary job opportunity in Sheffield - 3 months



Key vacancy information

3 months temporary role starting April 2026 . Immediate start required.

Sheffield City Centre Full-Time 37 Hours Hybrid (2 Days Remote) Immediate Start - March 2026 Salary: £34,814
A leading organisation in Sheffield is looking for a Policy Support Officer / PA required for temporary job opportunity in Sheffield - 3 months to strengthen its central operations team. This role sits at the heart of a busy strategic environment, providing high-level organisational, analytical, and coordination support to senior leaders.

Role Overview
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring senior figures are well-supported, informed, and equipped to make effective decisions. This is a position for someone who enjoys working with complexity, managing varied responsibilities, and acting as an operational anchor for senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted liaison for senior-level internal and external contacts handling enquiries with professionalism and discretion.
  • Coordinate intricate schedules, planning meetings, briefings, and travel logistics
  • Oversee high-volume inboxes, handling responses, filtering priorities, and ensuring urgent matters receive timely attention.
  • Prepare and refine written communications, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with organisational messaging.
  • Contribute to a central business services function, delivering comprehensive administrative and operational support
  • Produce, edit, and quality-assure reports, briefings, and presentation materials, ensuring sensitivity and confidentiality throughout.
  • Conduct research, analyse information, and develop summaries or insights to inform senior-level decision-making.
  • Take responsibility for allocated projects, overseeing progress, deadlines, stakeholder input, and delivery outcomes.
  • Keep abreast of evolving policy landscapes, operational developments, and organisational priorities to help streamline processes.
  • Provide support for meetings-preparing documentation, capturing minutes, managing action logs, and ensuring follow-up activity is completed.
  • Assist in the coordination of departmental events, announcements, and communications activity within agreed financial parameters.
  • Support preparation of speeches, talking points, and briefing content for senior representatives.
  • Undertake additional duties as directed by senior leadership, in line with the level of the role.

  • What You'll BringEssential
  • Competent user of Microsoft Office, alongside strong digital research capabilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
  • Strong people skills with confidence engaging at senior stakeholder level
  • Excellent written and spoken communication, with a high standard of accuracy.
  • Desirable
  • Interest or background in public administration or governance.
  • Degree or equivalent professional experience in demanding settings.
  • Ability to craft clear, engaging presentations or briefing materials.


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