Strategic Leadership Assistant

Essex County Council; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council is seeking a Leadership Assistant in Chelmsford to provide high-level administrative support to senior leaders. The role focuses on diary management, inbox handling, correspondence preparation and meeting coordination within a fast-paced corporate centre.

Successful candidates will have proven experience in business support, strong communication skills and the ability to manage confidential information while supporting continuous service improvements.

Qualifications

• Educated to level 2, GCSE or equivalent by experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and good knowledge in relevant professional area.
• Experience of working within a business support environment. Experience of delivering personal and meeting support including prioritising competing demands is essential.
• Experience of managing information and data record systems, with good analytical and research skills.
• Experience of working closely with senior leaders, in a complex business environment.
• Strong communication skills with proven ability to translate information/data in a clear way, to a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to deliver organisational and cultural change, which leads to continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide diary and inbox management for senior leaders and support colleagues to deliver an effective service.
• Prepare correspondence, arrange events and support key meetings.
• Develop and maintain electronic filing systems for effective monitoring of correspondence and data.
• Manage confidential information in line with policy and procedures.
• Contribute to the Complaints process and support performance management objectives.

Skills

Leadership support

Diary management

Meeting coordination

Communication skills

Data analysis

Prioritisation

Education

GCSE level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Essex County Council is seeking a Leadership Assistant in Chelmsford to provide high-level administrative support to senior leaders. The role focuses on diary management, inbox handling, correspondence preparation and meeting coordination within a fast-paced corporate centre.

Successful candidates will have proven experience in business support, strong communication skills and the ability to manage confidential information while supporting continuous service improvements.