Strategic Executive Assistant - 12-Month Maternity Cover

WMJobs; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high‑quality, confidential support to our Strategic Executive Board. The role is based at the Civic Centre, Wolverhampton, with a requirement for office attendance at least three days per week.

This fixed term maternity cover (12 months) offers 37 hours per week and a salary of £31,015–£34,811, within Grade 5, supporting Directors and senior officers to deliver priority outcomes for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience providing high‑quality executive support to senior officers.
• Strong diary and email management abilities and proactive scheduling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and IT literacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries and emails for Senior Leadership and Directors.
• Prepare meeting and conference packs, briefing notes and presentations.
• Coordinate actions, decisions and follow‑ups with a customer‑focused approach.

Skills

Diary management

Communications

IT skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high‑quality, confidential support to our Strategic Executive Board. The role is based at the Civic Centre, Wolverhampton, with a requirement for office attendance at least three days per week.

This fixed term maternity cover (12 months) offers 37 hours per week and a salary of £31,015–£34,811, within Grade 5, supporting Directors and senior officers to deliver priority outcomes for residents.