Apprentice Executive Assistant — Hybrid Admin Career Start

Leicester City Council; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Childcare vouchers

Transport discounts

Job summary

Leicester City Council is offering an Apprenticeship for an Apprentice Executive Assistant within the Executive Support Team. You’ll gain practical experience in diary management, meeting organisation, report preparation and stakeholder communication while completing an recognised apprenticeship.

Based at City Hall with hybrid working (minimum two days on site per week) and the chance to earn while you learn, this role provides a solid foundation for a career in local government, administration

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship programme completion with recognised qualifications.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Interest in working in local government and public administration.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with diary management and calendar coordination for senior officers.
• Coordinate meetings and prepare reports and agenda packs.
• Respond to enquiries from stakeholders in a professional manner.
• Support corporate systems and participate in team projects.
• Develop confidence and transferable administrative skills.

Skills

Diary management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive mindset

Microsoft Office (Teams)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Leicester City Council is offering an Apprenticeship for an Apprentice Executive Assistant within the Executive Support Team. You’ll gain practical experience in diary management, meeting organisation, report preparation and stakeholder communication while completing an recognised apprenticeship.

Based at City Hall with hybrid working (minimum two days on site per week) and the chance to earn while you learn, this role provides a solid foundation for a career in local government, administration