Leadership Assistant - Executive Support & Diary Management

Semester.co.uk; Grays; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Supportive management

Great transport links

Stable working environment

Job summary

Thurrock Council in Grays (Essex) seeks a Leadership Assistant to provide professional, high-quality business and secretariat support to Assistant Directors within the executive support service. Starting 17 August 2026, this temporary, day-rate role offers a clear path to contribute across strategic and operational meetings.

The role requires strong diary management, minute-taking, and the ability to handle sensitive issues for senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior administrative or executive support.
• Strong diary management and minute-taking skills.
• Ability to handle complex and sensitive issues for senior leaders.
• Excellent written communication and IT-driven, agile working adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional secretariat and business support to Assistant Directors.
• Manage diaries, meetings, briefings, and background papers.
• Take high-quality minutes and manage actions across operational and strategic meetings.
• Deputise for the Executive Assistant during absences and lead directorate projects.
• Assist with reports for Cabinet Members and help organise directorate events.

Skills

Diary management

Secretariat skills

Executive support

Written communication

IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office 365

Job description

Thurrock Council in Grays (Essex) seeks a Leadership Assistant to provide professional, high-quality business and secretariat support to Assistant Directors within the executive support service. Starting 17 August 2026, this temporary, day-rate role offers a clear path to contribute across strategic and operational meetings.

The role requires strong diary management, minute-taking, and the ability to handle sensitive issues for senior leaders.