Leadership Assistant

Thurrock Council; Thurrock; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible and hybrid workingopportunit

Ongoing training and professional?dev

Employee assistance programme andwell

Staff discounts and local offers

A supportive and inclusive working?en

Job summary

Thurrock Council is seeking a Leadership Assistant to provide proactive support to Directors, manage complex diaries and meetings, and deliver high-quality secretariat support including minutes and actions.

The role requires experience supporting senior managers, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders across the council. Hybrid working opportunities are available as part of the benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior managers or elected representatives.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and complex schedules.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience providing professional secretariat support, including minute-taking and action tracking.
• The ability to work proactively, use initiative and anticipate service needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills and confidence using technology to improve ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Providing proactive and responsive support to Directors.
• Managing complex diaries, schedules and meeting arrangements.
• Delivering high-quality secretariat support, including preparing agendas, taking minutes and tracking actions.
• Acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders across the council and responding to enquiries on behalf of senior managers.
• Supporting directorate projects, reports, events and service initiatives.
• Working collaboratively with Executive Assistants and the wider Executive Support Team to ensure a consistent and professional service.

Skills

Experience supporting senior managers

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive / initiative

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant administrative, business support or executive support experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Contract Type: Fixed Term (initial six-month contract)

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

About the Department

The Executive Support Team sits within the Chief Executive's Office and provides high-quality administrative, business and governance support to senior leaders across the organisation. The team plays a key role in helping Directors and Leadership Teams operate effectively, supporting strategic priorities, decision-making processes and the delivery of Council objectives.

About the Role

As a Leadership Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Providing proactive and responsive support to Directors.
• Managing complex diaries, schedules and meeting arrangements.
• Delivering high-quality secretariat support, including preparing agendas, taking minutes and tracking actions.
• Acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders across the council and responding to enquiries on behalf of senior managers.
• Supporting directorate projects, reports, events and service initiatives.
• Working collaboratively with Executive Assistants and the wider Executive Support Team to ensure a consistent and professional service.

This role offers the chance to make a real difference by enabling senior leaders to focus on delivering priorities and improving outcomes for Thurrock residents.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience supporting senior managers or elected representatives.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and complex schedules.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience providing professional secretariat support, including minute-taking and action tracking.
• The ability to work proactively, use initiative and anticipate service needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills and confidence using technology to improve ways of working.

Essential Qualifications/Experience: Relevant administrative, business support or executive support experience.

DBS Check: Not required.

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 05/11/2026

Closing Date (Internal & External): 15/11/2026

Interview Date: W/C 16/11/2026

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact: