Executive Assistant

Red Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London is looking for an Executive Support Officer to provide dedicated support to the Director of Housing. This essential role involves managing diaries, supporting meetings, and acting as the first point of contact for various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills, with a strong focus on customer service. This office-based position offers £24.43 per hour, with an initial duration of 12 weeks, potential for extension, and is suitable for those available immediately.

Qualifications

• Highly organized, able to prioritise multiple tasks.
• Strong problem-solving, judgement, and discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-service focused with strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in public sector/local authority desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional support to the Director of Housing.
• Manage diaries, appointments, and inbox.
• Support management boards, meetings, and events.
• Assist with project work and complaints.
• Maintain office systems and filing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job description

EXECUTIVE SUPPORT OFFICER – DIRECTOR OF HOUSING

Sector: Local Authority

Location: London (Office-based)

Hours: 36 per week

Duration: 12 weeks (possible extension)

Pay Rate: £24.43 per hour (PAYE) / c. £30.00 per hour (Umbrella)

Interviews to take place immediately with a view to a start thereafter

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Executive Support Officer to provide dedicated support to the Director of Housing within a London local authority. This fast-paced and varied role involves diary management, inbox triage, meeting support, and acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders, including residents, senior leaders, and partner organisations.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential, professional support to the Director of Housing.
• Act as first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage diaries, appointments, and forward planning aligned with organisational priorities.
• Oversee inbox management, triage enquiries, and draft responses as required.
• Support management boards, meetings, and events, including agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions.
• Assist with project work, research, and casework, including complaints and FOI requests.
• Maintain office systems, filing, and information management in line with organisational policies.
• Support emergency planning and business continuity processes as required.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all activities.

You will need to be

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to prioritise multiple tasks.
• Strong problem-solving, judgement, and discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-service focused with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quick to adapt to new systems.
• Collaborative, professional, and approachable.
• Experience working within public sector / local authority highly desirable.

If you have the skills and experience required for this role, and you are available immediately please submit your CV for immediate review.