Executive Assistant

Opus People Solutions; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Executive Support Officer to provide administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team. The role involves managing diaries, organizing board meetings, and facilitating communication between various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have proven experience at a Chief Executive level in the public sector and strong organizational skills. The position offers a hybrid work model in Ipswich, with a competitive hourly rate of £19.23.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting at Chief Executive level in the public sector.
• Ability to prioritize, filter and escalate issues as necessary.
• Confident in managing complex diaries effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Manage diaries and arrange board meetings.
• Implement procedures and projects for the executive support team.

Skills

Proven experience support at Chief Executive level in the public sector

Ability to prioritise, filter and escalate issues

Confident in complex diary management

Education

NVQ in Business Administration

Job description

Overview

Job title: Executive Support Officer

Hourly rate: £19.23

Working hours: 37 hours, Monday-Friday

Location: Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX/ Hybrid

Contract: Until end of March with review for extension

Job Overview:

Opus People Solutions are recruiting for an Executive Support Officer to provide efficient, effective and professional support to strategic officers in the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer and Leaders of Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils.

The post holder will provide effective communications and liaison between relevant Directorates, with the strategic officers in SLT, Joint Council Leaders and Members, external bodies, Members of Parliament, Government Departments, partners and other stakeholders.

You will be overseeing administration, managing diaries, arranging & attending board meetings, implementing procedures & projects, and providing continuous cover across the executive support team.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience support at Chief Executive level in the public sector
• Ability to prioritise, filter and escalate issues
• Confident in complex diary management
• NVQ in Business Administration and Full UK Driving licence would be advantageous

If you are an experienced PA looking for your next opportunity, please apply now!