Executive Administrator (8789)

Norfolk County Council; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Norwich is seeking an Executive Administrator to support Senior Leaders. Candidates should be highly organised with excellent communication skills and an eye for detail. Responsibilities include diary management, meeting coordination, and document preparation. This is a temporary opportunity with a competitive salary and generous benefits, including local government pension and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Highly organised and proactive individual with exceptional communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive administrative support to Senior Leaders.
• Manage diary, coordinate meetings, and handle correspondence.
• Prepare and format documents and reports.
• Assist with project administration and coordination.
• Maintain a high standard of organisation and attention to detail.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Executive Administrator | 8789 | Temporary Contract/Secondment Opportunity until 31 July 2026 | 37 hours per week | £25,584 to £27,269 per annum | Scale E | County Hall

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive individual with exceptional communication skills and a keen eye for detail to provide Executive Administrator support to our Senior Leaders (our senior leader roles include Departmental Directors and Assistant Directors).

Responsibilities

• Provide executive administrative support to Senior Leaders, including diary management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and handling routine correspondence.
• Forward plan busy work schedules, prioritise competing deadlines, and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Deliver outstanding customer service in all aspects of the role and act as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare, format, and collate documents, reports, and briefing materials; assist with minute taking where required.
• Support with project administration and coordination as needed, under the guidance of experienced managers.
• Represent the team professionally and maintain a high standard of organisation and attention to detail.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Highly organised and proactive with exceptional communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a busy environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part-time, remote and hybrid working – dependant on your job role and business need
• Financial benefits such as Norfolk Rewards employee discounts programme
• Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses (where applicable) and travel expense advances
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions
• Tax-efficient car lease scheme for greener travel (subject to eligibility)
• Referral payment for recommending a candidate to a hard-to-fill role

How to Apply / Contact

Before you apply, please read the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

Contact: Executive Support Team Manager [e-mail]

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Important Dates

• Redeployment closing date: 8th September at 23:59
• All other applicants closing date: 22nd September at 23:59