Reporting to the Executive Officer, the Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and coordination support to the Director of the National Portrait Gallery. This role contributes to the broader functioning of the Executive by supporting communications, processes and engagement across the senior leadership team. The Executive Assistant role is dynamic, people-facing and central to the daily rhythm of the Director's Office. It requires a calm, confident presence and a strong sense of discretion, reliability, and responsiveness. The Executive Assistant is often the first point of contact for the Director's Office and must exercise sound judgement, initiative, tact and discretion. The role demands a high degree of professionalism and the ability to manage competing priorities calmly and effectively. This position requires a significant on-site presence aligned to the Director's schedule. Occasional after-hours work will be required. The key duties of the position include Specific Tasks • Coordinate the daily operations of the Director's Office, including provision of high-level administrative support with diary management, meeting coordination, inbox management, hospitality, event support, financial acquittals, and document preparation. • Provide secretariat services, including scheduling of meetings, drafting agenda, coordination of papers and updates to action registers, attendance at meetings and minuting meetings and outcomes. • Work closely with the Executive Officer to ensure seamless workflows, communication channels and administrative processes. This includes the delivery of consistent high-quality support across the Executive, with a focus on collaboration and shared outcomes, while actively supporting team cohesion and clear communication. • Prepare and collate materials for the Director's engagements, including briefs, presentations and speaking notes. • Undertake filing and records management functions, ensuring records are accurate, complete and are managed in accordance with Agency policy. • Contribute to the planning, coordination and delivery of Executive meetings and All Staff Briefings, including the preparation of agendas and follow-up of actions. • Liaise on behalf of the Director with internal and external stakeholders, including government officials, artists, donors, Board members and senior Public Servants. • Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements for the Director.
