Senior Assistant to the Leader (Full Time)

New Start; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

up to 31 days annual leave

employee assistance programme

discounts at local businesses

interest free season ticket loans

loans for bikes and cycling equipment

Job summary

Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking a Senior Assistant to the Leader on maternity cover in London. You will provide direct administrative and PA support to the Leader and Councillors, coordinating diaries, meetings, papers and briefings, and assisting the Leader’s Office Manager to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires discretion, strong Microsoft Office and diary skills, excellent written communication, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team across the council and

Qualifications

• Recent senior secretarial or comparable experience.
• Excellent written communication and diary skills.
• Strong organisation and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate diaries, meetings, papers and briefings.
• Manage correspondence and enquiries.
• Liaise with senior Council officers, residents and external organisations.
• Provide direct PA support to the Leader and allocated Councillors.

Skills

Senior secretarial experience

Electronic diary management

Written communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Senior Assistant to the Leader

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Salary

PO1 £41,133 - £43,680

Expires

10/11/2026

Location

London (Greater), London (Greater)

Job Type

Full Time

Senior Assistant to the Leader – Maternity Cover | PO1

Would you enjoy working at the heart of a busy Leader’s Office, where no two days are quite the same?

We are looking for an organised, adaptable and proactive Senior Assistant to the Leader to join the Leader’s Office on maternity cover.

You will provide direct administrative and PA support to the Leader and allocated Councillors while supporting the Leader’s Office Manager with the smooth running of the office. Your work will range from coordinating diaries, meetings, papers and briefings to managing correspondence and enquiries and liaising with senior Council officers, residents and external organisations.

The role requires discretion and good judgement. You will frequently be working with sensitive information, changing priorities and tight deadlines, so being able to stay organised and maintain a high standard of work under pressure is essential.

You will bring recent senior secretarial or comparable experience, strong Microsoft Office and electronic diary skills, excellent written communication and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Knowledge of how local councils operate is desirable, alongside an understanding of the complexities of working within a political environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, responsibility and working with people across an organisation.

We offer a number of employee benefits, including

• up to 31 days annual leave
• an employee assistance programme
• discounts at local businesses
• interest free season ticket loans
• loans for bikes and cycling equipment

Company: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Salary: PO1 £41,133 - £43,680

Location: London (Greater), London (Greater)

Sector: Regeneration and Local Economies

Job Role: Team Leader

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This role expires10/11/2026.