Executive Support Assistant

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About the role

We’re looking for a proactive and highly organised individual to join our Executive Support Team, delivering efficient and confidential support two Directors working within Children Lifelong Learning and Families.

Our Ideal candidate

In this key role, you’ll provide dedicated administrative support to two Directors — managing complex diaries and inboxes, taking accurate meeting notes, and acting as a central point of contact with both internal teams and external stakeholders. You’ll be expected to anticipate the needs of those you support and respond with professionalism and discretion.

You’ll be confident in managing the demands of supporting multiple senior leaders, ensuring a responsive and high-quality service to each. The role requires someone who can plan, prioritise and balance conflicting deadlines while maintaining consistently high standards. As part of a collaborative team, you’ll provide cover when needed, share best practice, and contribute to wider directorate tasks such as maintaining key records and data, and using the Council’s financial systems.

Additional Information

-We pride ourselves on being a diverse, tolerant and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve. 

-As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and look forward to receiving your application.

-We are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident employer.

 What we offer

Please see our why work for us page on our website for more information about a great range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you.