Executive Support Assistant

North East Lincolnshire Council; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

North East Lincolnshire Council is seeking an Executive Support Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to senior leaders, manage diaries, organise meetings, and handle confidential correspondence to keep leadership time focused on delivering services.

Based in North East Lincolnshire, the role requires experience in large or public-sector environments, strong MS Office skills, and a proactive, discreet approach.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior managers, ideally in a large or public sector organisation.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Discretion and integrity when dealing with confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Proactively managing diaries and emails, ensuring efficient time use.
• Acting as first point of contact with professionalism and discretion.
• Organising meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up actions.
• Supporting a wide range of stakeholders, including elected members, with tact.
• Managing finance tasks, compliance checks, and arranging travel or events as needed.
• Using initiative to flag deadlines and monitor tasks.

Skills

Diary management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Discretion with confidential info

Public sector experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Basis Full time

Job profile for Executive Support Assistant

Executive Support Assistant

North East Lincolnshire Council 04/10/2026 Executive Support Assistant

Attachments: Executive Support Assistant RP - Final.docx, NELC Brochure 2026.pdf

Job details

Salary NJC15 - £31,015.00 Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Hours Fulltime, Permanent Date posted 16/09/2026 Job reference NELC400000793

Job description

Could you be the driving force behind our leadership team?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, supporting senior leaders to deliver their best for our community?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our People & Culture team as an Executive Support Assistant. As part of our wider Leadership Support Service, you’ll play a vital role in helping our Assistant Directors make the most of their time—enabling them to focus on what matters most for North East Lincolnshire.

This role is at the heart of our commitment to valuing people, honesty, continuous improvement, openness, and integrity. You’ll be empowered to work closely with senior leaders, providing confidential and comprehensive administrative support that keeps everything running smoothly.

What will your day look like?

• Proactively managing diaries and emails, ensuring our Assistant Directors’ time is used effectively.
• Acting as the first point of contact—handling sensitive correspondence and calls with professionalism and discretion.
• Organising meetings, preparing agendas, taking accurate minutes, and following up on actions.
• Supporting a wide range of stakeholders, including elected members, with tact and diplomacy.
• Managing finance tasks, compliance checks, and arranging travel or events as needed.
• Using your initiative to flag deadlines, monitor tasks, and ensure nothing is missed.
• Adapting to new challenges and working practices as our organisation evolves.

Who are we looking for?

We’re seeking someone who is passionate about making a difference behind the scenes. You’ll have:

• Experience supporting senior managers, ideally in a large or public sector organisation.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in using Microsoft Office and business support systems.
• The ability to analyse information, solve problems, and provide clear advice.
• A methodical, detail-oriented approach and the ability to manage a busy workload.
• Discretion and integrity when dealing with confidential matters.
• A commitment to your own professional development.

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a supportive team, working at the heart of North East Lincolnshire Council’s leadership. We offer a detailed induction, ongoing training, and opportunities to develop your skills. Some out-of-hours work may be required for evening meetings, but you’ll be empowered to manage your own time and priorities.

We love AI and think it plays a great role in the world of work. However, for your application, we want to hear from YOU! As such, we will be testing applications to determine the use of AI, and applications that have heavily utilised the function will be scrutinised for suitability.

Do you need support?

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

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Key Dates

• Closing date – Sunday 4th October 2026
• Interviews – Monday 12th October 2026

Check out our NELC Benefits brochure attached for more information on the brilliant benefits available working at North East Lincolnshire Council!