Executive Assistant to Chief Executive

The Consumer Council; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A public advocacy organization in Belfast is seeking an Executive Assistant to manage the Chief Executive’s Office. This role involves providing administrative support and being the ambassador of the office, facilitating interactions across the organization. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in administrative support, strong communication skills, and a meticulous eye for detail. This position offers a salary of £30,458 - £31,097 along with a comprehensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme with 34.25% employer contribution

25 days annual leave

12 statutory holidays

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience of providing administrative and secretarial support.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Flexibility and ability to plan multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Chief Executive’s Office.
• Support the Chief Executive and the Board.
• Perform a range of administrative duties and secretarial support.

Skills

Administrative support

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility in planning

Job description

Overview

Executive Assistant to Chief Executive
Consumer Council for Northern Ireland

Salary: £30,458 - £31,097

Location: Belfast

Closing date for applications: Friday 3rd October 2025 at 5pm

The role

The Consumer Council is recruiting for an Executive Assistant to manage the Chief Executive’s Office and to support the Chief Executive and the Board.

This is an important and visible role within the Consumer Council requiring efficient and proactive management across a full range of administrative duties and secretarial support as well as being the ambassador of the Chief Executive’s Office with access across the organisation, including to the Board and senior leadership.

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference and believe you have the skills and experience to help drive our ambitions forward, we would love to hear from you.

Eligibility criteria

You will need proven experience of:

• Providing administrative and secretarial support.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Flexibility and ability to plan multiple priorities.

Benefits

Salary: £30,458 - £31,097

At the Consumer Council, you will receive an excellent pension scheme with 34.25% employer contribution, 25 days annual leave and 12 statutory holidays and excellent opportunities for professional development.

The Consumer Council currently operates a hybrid working model.

How to apply

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