Executive PA to the Corporate Team

Grupo Digital Mexicano, SA de CV; Hertford Heath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking an Executive Personal Assistant to support the Chief Executive and Leaders in Hertford. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with responsibilities including diary management and stakeholder interaction. The ideal candidate should excel in customer service and have experience in a fast-paced administrative environment. This position offers a professional and supportive work atmosphere with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexitime scheme

Free coffee and tea

Support for career development

Opportunity to work from home

Qualifications

• Ability to work at a fast pace with an accurate and methodical approach.
• Proven customer service excellence focus.
• Experience in a busy administration role in an office environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Chief Executive and Leader.
• Ensure smooth running of the CEO and Leaders offices.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Customer service excellence

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Overview

Location: Hertford, SG13 8EQ

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade 6

Working Hours: 37 hour working week

Job Category: Leadership Team

Date: 14/10/2025

About The Role

An exciting opportunity for an Executive Personal Assistant has become available to work at Wallfields, Hertford, as part of the Corporate Support Team. This high-profile role provides a great career opportunity. The motivated and highly professional team are looking for an individual committed to excellence in their work and with a passion for customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing support to the Chief Executive and Leader by delivering high-quality diary management and accurate production of documents, briefing papers and reports
• Responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the CEO and Leaders offices
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Contributing to the achievement of EHCs Service Level Agreements and key performance indicators
• Collaborating with colleagues throughout the business to deliver a high standard of customer experience
• Directly dealing with requests for assistance from Members of Parliament

Competencies Requirements

This role will suit a detail-focused, enthusiastic team player who enjoys a performance-focused environment and is looking to take on a challenging, but rewarding position.

The ideal candidate will have

• An ability to work at a fast pace with an accurate and methodical approach
• Proven customer service excellence focus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience within a busy administration role in an office environment
• Advanced level competency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Can do attitude

About EHC

East Herts Council covers five main market towns: Hertford, Bishops Stortford, Ware, Sawbridgeworth and Buntingford. It covers 480 square miles and has 125,000 residents. As a rural district council, we dont just empty the bins! We have responsibility for the built heritage, preserving our rural feel. We provide leisure facilities, collect council tax, assess benefit claims, and provide public and environmental health services, as well as parking, housing and running elections. It is a busy and rewarding place to work.

The vision of the Council is to provide East Hertfordshire residents and businesses with a future that is prosperous and sustainable. In order to achieve this, a number of strategic objectives have been developed, which allow the Council, in conjunction with its many partners, to focus on the key issues that concern the residents of East Hertfordshire.

Benefits Of Working At East Herts

• 37 hour working week
• Flexitime scheme available
• Free coffee and tea
• A professional environment where your career path really matters and is supported in our organisation.
• Great working environment, flexible and supportive
• Some opportunity to work from home where the business demands allow

How To Apply

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Once you have completed and returned your application, we will make contact with you within two weeks. We hope you enjoy the process and look forward to making contact with you very soon.

EHC is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their gender, marital/parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

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