Executive Assistant

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in London is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive. The role involves providing comprehensive administrative support and managing sensitive information. Candidates should possess strong administrative skills, a focus on customer care, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers a hybrid working model and competitive benefits, including 40 days of annual leave.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• Recent experience in an administrative/support role.
• Strong focus on customer care.
• Understanding of local government operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide inbox and diary management.
• Support the Chief Executive with administrative tasks.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for stakeholders.

Skills

Administrative support

Customer care

Microsoft Office

Discretion

Communication

Job description

Executive Assistant

£38,976 - £47,229

Permanent

Full Time

Wandsworth, Richmond & Hybrid

Objective of role

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are looking for an experienced, highly talented and motivated Executive Assistant to support our Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive, working jointly for our two highly performing London councils.

You'll work closely with the Head of the Chief Executive’s Office, senior officers, and councillors across the council, and see first-hand how the organisation runs at the highest level.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work across two councils, as part providing professional administrative and operational support.You will manage highly sensitive information and a range of complex administrative and executive support tasks.

This is a fast-paced environment, and the successful applicant will be joining the councils at an exciting time.

The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly across two locations (Wandsworth Town Hall and Richmond Civic Centre), and due to the nature of the role maintain a high level of office visibility.

About the role

You will need to be an administrator who is innovative, resourceful, adaptable, enthusiastic, and able to demonstrate a strong commitment to executive administration.You will draw on your knowledge and experience to communicate effectively, demonstrate exceptional organisational skills, and maintain meticulous attention to detail.Your role will involve building relationships across the organisation at all levels and you will need to be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide inbox and diary management.
• To provide support to the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive across a wide range of administrative tasks.
• To serve as a primary point of contact to all stakeholders on matters pertaining to the office.
• Carry out all the duties with complete discretion and a high regard for confidentiality.

Other responsibilities:

• Provide reports for the Chief Executive as required.
• To support and attend meetings, recording key actions and following up on behalf of the Chief Executive.

Undertake any other appropriate duties as required to support the service.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Recent experience of working in an administrative/support role following and developing office procedures and managing paper and electronic records; experience of complex diary management.
• Strong focus on customer care, displaying tact, diplomacy and resilience when dealing with difficult situations and always projecting a confident and professional image.
• A good understanding of how local government works and the key issues / challenges facing local government.
• Ability to draft responses using principles of Plain English to complaints, letters, enquiries and requests without having to be instructed on every occasion, using common sense and initiative, thinking ahead (“horizon scan”) and anticipating needs and potential problems from the signals given
• Ability to work both independently and flexibly with limited supervision and to engage well with others

Closing Date: 5th October 2025

Shortlisting Date:W/C 6th October 2025

Interview Date: 14th 15th October 2025

For an informal conversation in relation to the role please contact the recrutiment team via [e-mail]

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This campaign is anonymised.

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.