Executive Assistant to Strategic Director & Leadership Team

Gateshead Regeneration Partnership; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Competitive Salary

Training & Development

Job summary

Gateshead Council is seeking a proactive Personal Assistant to support the Strategic Director and Group Management Team. In a fast-paced, high-visibility environment, you will manage diaries, coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and handle confidential information with discretion.

You will build strong relationships with colleagues, elected members, partners and stakeholders, ensuring senior leaders stay informed and able to focus on delivering priority outcomes for Gateshead residents,

Qualifications

• Experience providing PA, secretarial or administrative support in a busy environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong diary management, meeting coordination and minute taking.
• Excellent communication and customer service; ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficient IT skills and knowledge of data protection and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional, confidential and proactive Personal Assistant service to the Strategic Director and wider Group Management Team.
• Act as a first point of contact, managing correspondence, telephone enquiries and communications for senior leaders.
• Manage complex diaries, organise meetings, prepare agendas and distribute papers.
• Attend meetings, take accurate minutes and monitor progress against actions.
• Liaise with colleagues, elected members, partners and external stakeholders to handle enquiries effectively.

Skills

Diary management

Communication

Stakeholder liaison

Administrative support

Time management

Education

GCSEs English & Maths

NVQ Level 3 in Business Admin

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gateshead Council is seeking a proactive Personal Assistant to support the Strategic Director and Group Management Team. In a fast-paced, high-visibility environment, you will manage diaries, coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and handle confidential information with discretion.

You will build strong relationships with colleagues, elected members, partners and stakeholders, ensuring senior leaders stay informed and able to focus on delivering priority outcomes for Gateshead residents,