Senior Executive Assistant - Hybrid to Leadership Team

North Northants; Pytchley; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Hybrid & flexible working

Annual leave 28–33 days

Job summary

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant for internal applicants only. You will provide high-level support to the Executive Director and collaborate with the Corporate Leadership Team to manage priorities and correspondence.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, experience in executive support, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Hybrid working and a supportive, busy environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Vocational qualification in business admin (RSA/OCR/BTEC or equivalent).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.
• Experience in executive support/managerial or complex customer services.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary support officer to the Executive Director and assist the Corporate Leadership Team.
• Review and filter correspondence and direct to officers as appropriate.
• Undertake research and project development for CLT as required.
• Handle Member/MP enquiries and draft responses with relevant officers and complaints team.
• Prepare agendas, attend meetings and draft minutes as requested.
• Manage CLT time commitments with other staff and external organisations.
• Support Executive Support Team as demands allow.

Skills

Executive support

Communication

Time management

Discretion/confidentiality

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Business Admin

RSA/OCR/BTEC qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Teams

Job description

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant for internal applicants only. You will provide high-level support to the Executive Director and collaborate with the Corporate Leadership Team to manage priorities and correspondence.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, experience in executive support, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Hybrid working and a supportive, busy environment are offered.