APS5 Executive Assistant

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.