Senior Assistant to the Leader

Job Introduction

Senior Assistant to the Leader – Maternity Cover | PO1

Would you enjoy working at the heart of a busy Leader’s Office, where no two days are quite the same?

We are looking for an organised, adaptable and proactive Senior Assistant to the Leader to join the Leader’s Office on maternity cover.

You will provide direct administrative and PA support to the Leader and allocated Councillors while supporting the Leader’s Office Manager with the smooth running of the office. Your work will range from coordinating diaries, meetings, papers and briefings to managing correspondence and enquiries and liaising with senior Council officers, residents and external organisations.

The role requires discretion and good judgement. You will frequently be working with sensitive information, changing priorities and tight deadlines, so being able to stay organised and maintain a high standard of work under pressure is essential.

You will bring recent senior secretarial or comparable experience, strong Microsoft Office and electronic diary skills, excellent written communication and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Knowledge of how local councils operate is desirable, alongside an understanding of the complexities of working within a political environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, responsibility and working with people across an organisation.

We offer a number of employee benefits, including up to 31 days annual leave, an employee assistance programme, discounts at local businesses, interest free season ticket loans or loans for bikes and cycling equipment.

For an informal discussion please contact Sharon Edwards at Sharon.edwards@royalgreenwich.gov.uk or  0208 921 2238

Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated. 

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How Applications are Scored: Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statements addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statements section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.

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