Executive Support Assistant

The Team and Role; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in Gloucester is seeking an Executive Support Assistant to provide essential administrative support to Senior Leaders. This part-time role entails managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and ensuring all administrative processes run smoothly. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with a commitment to confidentiality. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment while contributing to the community's welfare.

Benefits

Flexible and agile working opportunities

25.5 days annual leave, increasing to 30.5 after 5 years

Option to purchase additional leave

Career development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health service

Employee discount scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and efficient organizational abilities required.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with diplomacy.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to Senior Leaders.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, prepare documents, and handle correspondence.
• Ensure smooth functioning of administrative processes while meeting deadlines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Diplomacy

Confidentiality

Time management

Job description

• Job Title : Executive Support Assistant
• Job Location : Shire Hall West Gate Street Gloucester
• Salary : 26403 - 27694 per annum (pro rata)
• Hours per Week : 22 Hours
• Contract Type : Part Time
• Duration : Permanent
• Closing Date : 23 / 11 / 2025
• Job Requisition Number : 12436
• This post is not open to job share

About The Team and Role

Joining the Executive Support Team at Gloucestershire County Council offers a unique opportunity to be at the heart of driving positive change within the community. As part of our team you will play an instrumental role in supporting Senior Leaders ensuring they have the resources and assistance needed to make impactful decisions that shape the future of our county. Every day presents new challenges and opportunities for growth providing a dynamic environment where your skills and contributions are valued and recognized. By joining our Executive Support Team you’ll be joining a team of supportive knowledgeable and passionate individuals who all work together for the same desired outcome.

Responsibilities

As an Executive Support Assistant at Gloucestershire County Council you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive administrative support to Senior Leaders and their teams. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, preparing documents and handling correspondence. Your keen attention to detail and organisational skills will ensure that all administrative processes run smoothly and efficiently. Your ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands will be essential in meeting deadlines and addressing urgent requests effectively. Moreover your role will require you to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with the utmost care and integrity. As part of the Executive Support team you will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to the overall success of Gloucestershire County Council. Your role will be dynamic and fast‑paced offering opportunities for growth and development.

About You

Successful candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills; be organised and efficient as well as being diplomatic; able to deal with sensitive and confidential matters with the utmost trust. Communicating effectively and proactively managing a diverse and varied workload you will need to meet tight internal and external deadlines whilst juggling priorities in a flexible and adaptable way.

You will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all issues involving Senior Managers in order to provide comprehensive proactive integrated support to efficiently manage the Managers' expectations and requirements.

Benefits

• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service (pro rata for part‑time staff)
• Option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part‑time staff)
• Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
• Career development and qualification opportunities
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular robust supervision
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free confidential counselling and advice for employees available 24 hours a day online and by telephone
• An in‑house Occupational Health service
• Employee discount scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply)
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT) network and the Young Employees Network

We offer flexible working with a mix of remote and home working balancing service need and personal choice.

How to Apply

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Bex Hughes, Executive Support Team Manager.

Closing date

Sunday 23 November 2025

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email. The intention is to hold interviews on Thursday 4 December 2025.

Additional Information

The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We want to be an employer of choice attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us so that we can best serve all Gloucestershires diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

It is a legal requirement under the Immigration Act 2016 that anyone appointed to a customer‑facing role must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them balancing service need and individual choice with a mix of both remote and office working.