Executive Support Assistant

Rushcliffe Borough Council; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in West Bridgford is looking for an Executive Support Assistant. The role involves providing administrative support to the Senior Management Team, preparing documents, and ensuring efficient operation within the office. Candidates should have proficiency in communication and organizational skills, ideally with experience in fast-paced environments. The position offers flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Free car parking

Rushcliffe Rewards

Generous annual leave

Local Government pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy environment with tight deadlines.
• Experience in administrative roles or environments.
• Experience in supporting senior management.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Executive Management Team.
• Prepare responses and direct correspondence.
• Organise meetings and prepare necessary documentation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Numeracy skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge Rushcliffe Borough Council have an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual to join us as Executive Support Assistant to our Senior Management Team.

Location: Rushcliffe, NG2 7YG

Salary: £27,600 - £29,181 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Closing date: Sunday 17 August 2025 at midnight

About Us:

Rushcliffe Borough Council provides high quality services to more than 110,000 residents in a borough made up of vibrant towns and stunning villages. Our Council offices are located in West Bridgford, Nottingham in a purpose built office and leisure centre facility, Rushcliffe Arena.

Executive Support Assistant - The Role:

As the first point of contact for enquiries relating to the Senior Management Team, and the first person to welcome visitors on their behalf, you will be expected to uphold and enhance the excellent reputation of Rushcliffe Borough Council.

You will be working at the heart of the organisation supporting Directors and the wider management team, so your work will fundamentally contribute to the smooth running and success of the organisation, helping us to continue delivering the best service for our residents.

There is an expectation that you will work from our offices at Rushcliffe Arena on average 5 days a week.

Executive Support Assistant - Key Responsibilities:

• To provide efficient and effective administrative and clerical support to the Executive Management Team (EMT) and Heads of Service (HoS)
• Preparing and sending appropriate responses or directing correspondence as appropriate to a Head of Service orother officers
• Support with preparing presentations, briefings and reports
• Organise and prepare meetings including all documentation - agendas, reports and information packs, previous minutes
  
  

Executive Support Assistant - You:

• Experience of working in a busy and fast-paced environment
• Experience of meeting deadlines and working effectively under pressure
• Experience of working in an administrative role and/or environment
• Experience of supporting senior team members with a range of tasks
• Good general numeracy, literacy and communication skills
  
  

Executive Support Assistant - You:

• Working in purpose built offices and reduced membership of the onsite leisure centre
• Free car parking
• Rushcliffe Rewards - save money across a range of retailers and leisure providers
• Generous annual leave and opportunities to buy and sell leave
• An opportunity to further your career with a high performing forward looking Authority with training to support CPD and personal development
• Local Government pension scheme
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes
  
  

Rushcliffe Borough Council supports flexible and part time working in line with the needs of the public that we serve and the business needs of the Council. We believe that embracing flexibility is a smart way of working and ensures we can find and support the mix of talent and experience we need. We are open to a chat about flexible working possibilities when you apply for a job with us.

If you feel you have the experience and qualities outlined in the above post then you can obtain further details and apply online by clicking on the links which include an online application (with the option of uploading your CV), job description, person specification and an application pack which contains further details.

Closing date: Sunday 17 August 2025 at midnight

Interviews will be held on: Thursday 28 August 2025

Click ‘Apply' to submit your CV for this Executive Support Assistant opportunity now!

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