Senior Executive Support Manager & Director Liaison

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Carrington Blake Recruitment seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Executive Director and lead a small team of Executive Support Officers. You will ensure schedules are well organised, briefings are prepared, and strategic priorities are delivered with precision.

You will manage complex calendars, briefings, and communication, coordinate cross-Council activities, and provide high-level support to senior stakeholders and external partners.

Qualifications

• Experience providing senior/executive-level support in a complex org.
• Experience working with Directors, senior managers and Elected Members.
• Strong experience preparing reports, briefings and correspondence.
• Experience managing staff and coordinating workloads.
• Ability to handle competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Experience with FOIs, complaints or corporate casework is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Executive Director’s diary, meetings and forward planning.
• Prepare reports, briefings, communications and presentations.
• Research complex issues and provide concise briefings.
• Coordinate Directorate and cross-Council activities.
• Track actions, committee reports and key deadlines.
• Handle Councillor enquiries, FOIs, complaints and casework.
• Attend meetings, take notes and follow up actions.
• Manage and support two Executive Support Officers.
• Liaise with senior officers, Councillors, MPs and external partners.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Report writing

Briefing writing

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Organisation

Confidentiality

Team leadership

Job description

Carrington Blake Recruitment seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Executive Director and lead a small team of Executive Support Officers. You will ensure schedules are well organised, briefings are prepared, and strategic priorities are delivered with precision.

You will manage complex calendars, briefings, and communication, coordinate cross-Council activities, and provide high-level support to senior stakeholders and external partners.