Hybrid Executive Assistant to Leadership Team

North Northamptonshire Council; Skelmersdale; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Hybrid and flexible working

28–33 days leave + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Benefits Scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking an Executive Assistant to manage diaries, organise meetings and conferences, and take timely actions on deadlines. You will attend meetings, minute them, and assist with workload for the Corporate Leadership Network, liaising with the public and elected Members as needed.

The role requires strong IT skills (MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a proven track record in executive support.

Qualifications

• Good general education to GCSE level in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Advanced IT skills in MS Office; Word processing, spreadsheets, internet, Excel, PowerPoint.
• NVQ 3 or equivalent, or willingness to train.
• Experience as an Executive Assistant and confidentiality awareness.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining diaries and calendars.
• Organising meetings/conferences, developing agendas, and managing deadlines.
• Attending and minuting meetings.
• Support for Corporate Leadership Network workload and inquiries.
• Liaising with the public and elected Members on behalf of colleagues.
• Handling mail and emails; directing and responding to routine correspondence.
• Providing cover across the team as required.
• Supporting colleagues in the Executive Support Team.

Skills

Calendar management

Multitasking

Communication skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Teamworking

Education

GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Word processing

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office Suite

Job description

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking an Executive Assistant to manage diaries, organise meetings and conferences, and take timely actions on deadlines. You will attend meetings, minute them, and assist with workload for the Corporate Leadership Network, liaising with the public and elected Members as needed.

The role requires strong IT skills (MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a proven track record in executive support.