Executive Assistant

WMJobs; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Warwick District Council, Governance, is looking for a proactive Executive Assistant to support the Council’s Chairman, Leader and deputies. The role is fixed-term/secondment until 31 March 2028 and requires around 37 hours per week.

You will work predominantly from home with regular travel to offices in Warwick district as needed, enjoy training opportunities, and play a key part in delivering high-quality administrative and customer service across the governance team.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an administrative function.
• Experience as an executive assistant preferred.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.
• Commitment to training and development and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Act as Executive Assistant to the Council’s Chairman and Leader and deputies.
• Work predominantly from home with attendance at offices as required.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Executive support

Organization

Communication

Customer service

Education

Graduate

Job description

Fixed Term Contract/Secondment until 31.3.28

Grade G - £26,824 to £28,598 per annum (pay award pending)

37 hours per week

Here at Warwick District Council, we pride ourselves on the fact that we offer you a great place to work.We achieve our goals by recruiting and retaining motivated, empowered and flexible staff. We are committed to training and development, and we encourage a healthy work-life balance.

Warwick District Council, Governance Executive Assistant Fixed Term Contract/Secondment until 31.3.28 Grade G - £26,824 to £28,598 per annum (pay award pending) 37 hours per week Here at Warwick District Council, we pride ourselves on the fact that we offer you a great place to work.We achieve our goals by recruiting and retaining motivated, empowered and flexible staff. We are committed to training and development, and we encourage a healthy work-life balance.We offer the rewards and benefits that make it a great place to work. People like youWe offer a wide range of career opportunities at every level of the organisation. From apprenticeships to senior management, permanent to fixed term contracts or part‑time working, we have something for everyone. This is a great career development opportunity for people who are highly motivated and organised. The post would suit a graduate wanting to enter into a career with local government or equally those who want to move from an administrative role to a more specific area. Start your local government career today and apply for this role where you will gain valuable experience and knowledge of how local government works. Council is seeking a highly motivated individual to act as Executive Assistant to the Council’s Chairman and Leader, as well as their deputies. We would prefer candidates to have experience of working in an administrative function, with previous experience working as a executive assistant. Appropriate training to further develop the successful candidate’s skills is available in the form of internal and external training courses. If you have strong organisation and communication skills, can work under your own initiative and are committed to providing excellent customer service, then this could be the job for you. The intention is for the postholder to work predominately from home however, it is a requirement to attend our offices or sites within Warwick District as required. Any costs for travel from home to the office will be met by the successful candidate. However, hybrid and office working is also available. Hours & Contract type – Perm/Fixed/Temp (if not Perm length of contract) Fixed term / secondment until 31st March 2028, full time. Overview Of Team This is a great opportunity to join a flexible and friendly team and work with experienced colleagues in a positive and professional environment. If you have any questions or wish to have an informal discussion, please contact Patricia Tuckwell (Civic and Committee Services Manager) by email on [e-mail] or by telephone on 01926 456114. Closing date: 15th September 2026 Interview date: 21st & 22nd September 2026 Interviews will be held face to face at our Saltisford One office in Warwick.