Strategic Executive Assistant to City Leader (Hybrid)

Nottingham City Council; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Nottingham seeks an Executive Assistant to support the Leader and Deputy Leader, managing communications and complex diaries. This role is crucial, requiring excellent organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to work under pressure. Candidates should have experience in a senior administrative role, strong IT skills, and be politically aware. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, competitive salary, and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• Experience as an Executive Assistant or in a senior administrative role.
• Ability to cope with pressure and meet multiple deadlines.
• Understanding of local government operations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for the Leader and Deputy Leader.
• Manage complex diaries and prepare briefing papers.
• Handle sensitive and confidential matters with integrity.
• Support strategic projects and monitor progress.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital collaboration tools

Job description

A local government organization in Nottingham seeks an Executive Assistant to support the Leader and Deputy Leader, managing communications and complex diaries. This role is crucial, requiring excellent organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to work under pressure. Candidates should have experience in a senior administrative role, strong IT skills, and be politically aware. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, competitive salary, and various benefits.