Executive Assistant to the Leader & Executive Members

Islington; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 31 days leave per year, rising 5

Flexible working arrangements

35-hour working week

Learning and development opportunities

London Living Wage at minimum

Local government pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Local discounts

Job summary

Islington Council is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support its Executive Members in a fast-paced, high-profile environment. You will manage demanding diaries, coordinate meetings, handle correspondence, and act as a trusted point of contact for councillors, residents and partners.

You'll build relationships across the organisation, monitor actions, support governance processes, and contribute to service improvements while maintaining confidentiality and GDPR compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex diaries, correspondence, and competing priorities.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail in a busy environment.
• Experience handling sensitive information and working in accordance with GDPR requirements.
• Strong judgement and decision-making skills when managing enquiries, commitments, and emerging issues.
• Strong IT skills and experience using systems to track actions, correspondence, and casework.
• A diplomatic, professional approach with the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries, meetings, briefings, visits, and events, ensuring Executive Members are fully prepared and informed.
• Build effective working relationships across the organisation and with external stakeholders.
• Monitor and follow up on actions arising from meetings, enquiries, and strategic priorities.
• Contribute to service improvements and help develop efficient ways of working across the Executive Support function.

Skills

Diary management

Organisational skills

GDPR compliance

Confidentiality

Stakeholder management

IT literacy

Job description

Islington Council is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support its Executive Members in a fast-paced, high-profile environment. You will manage demanding diaries, coordinate meetings, handle correspondence, and act as a trusted point of contact for councillors, residents and partners.

You'll build relationships across the organisation, monitor actions, support governance processes, and contribute to service improvements while maintaining confidentiality and GDPR compliance.