Executive Assistant

London Borough of Redbridge; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Redbridge is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide executive, governance and operational support to the Executive Leadership Team. The role sits in the Chief Executive's Department and ensures smooth, high‑level activity across the Council.

You will manage complex diaries, co-ordinate briefings and meetings, and support timely decision making in a fast-paced, politically sensitive environment. Flexibility for out‑of‑hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior leaders with discretion and diplomacy.
• Strong organisation and time-management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries and correspondence for the Executive Leadership Team.
• Coordinate briefings and meetings, and prepare agendas.
• Oversee key business processes and ensure timely decision-making.

Skills

Diary management

Governance support

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Executive Assistant – Executive Leaders Team (ELT)

Location: Lynton House

Permanent – Full Time

Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we have developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.

We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide exceptional executive, governance and operational support to our Executive Leadership Team. This role sits at the centre of the Chief Executive's Department and ensure the smooth, effective running of senior leadership activity across the organisation. You will manage complex diaries and correspondence, coordinate briefings and meetings, oversee key business processes, and support clear and timely decision-making. Working closely with senior officers, Members and external stakeholders, you will anticipate priorities, resolve issues proactively, and contribute to delivering high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced, politically sensitive environment.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience supporting senior leaders, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the confidence to navigate competing demands. You will work with discretion, build positive relationships at all levels, and maintain a calm and solutions-focused approach. With a commitment to collaboration, excellence and continuous improvement, you will help embed modern, efficient working practices and play an important role in enabling the Executive Leadership Team to deliver its strategic priorities. Flexibility to adapt at pace and support occasional out-of-hours commitments will be essential.

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.