Executive Assistant

WARWICK DISTRICT COUNCIL; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

BUPA Cash plan

32 days annual leave

Job summary

Warwick District Council is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Chairman, Leader and deputies. The role involves administrative functions, arranging and coordinating activities, and handling communications with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

The successful candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills, be able to work independently, and provide excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an administrative function, preferably as an executive assistant.
• Strong organisation and communication skills, able to work on own initiative.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• 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 an executive assistant.
• 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.

Job description

Executive Assistant

Employer

Warwick District Council

Location

Warwick, Warwickshire

Salary

£26,824 to £28,598 pa, LGPS, up to 32 days annual leave, BUPA Cash plan

Closing date

15 Sep 2026

Sector

Local Councils

Job Type

Administration / Clerical / Secretarial - inc PA, Committee services / Democratic services / Political, Customer service, Executive officers

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract

Working Pattern

Standard

Hours

Full-Time

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 you

We 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 an 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.