Executive Leadership Assistant

Working for Essex; Chelmsford; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council is seeking a Leadership Assistant to provide diary and inbox management, prepare correspondence, arrange events and support senior Directors in the Corporate Centre.

This permanent, full-time role requires experience in a business support environment, excellent organisational skills and the ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders. The closing date is 8 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Educated to level 2, GCSE or equivalent by experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and good knowledge.
• Experience in a business support environment and meeting support.
• Experience managing information and data record systems.
• Experience working with senior leaders in a complex environment.
• Strong communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide diary and inbox management for senior leaders.
• Prepare correspondence, arrange events and support key meetings.
• Coordinate meeting materials and circulate documents.
• Manage confidential information per policy and procedures.
• Support complaints process and performance targets.

Skills

Strong communication

Diary management

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Discretion with confidential info

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Essex County Council is seeking a Leadership Assistant to provide diary and inbox management, prepare correspondence, arrange events and support senior Directors in the Corporate Centre.

This permanent, full-time role requires experience in a business support environment, excellent organisational skills and the ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders. The closing date is 8 October 2026.