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Job Title: Executive Assistant Location: BenfleetJob Type: Temporary Contract, Full Time (3 months initially)Rate: Up to £14.84 per hour (inside IR35 via umbrella)
The Opportunity
A temporary opportunity has arisen for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-quality, effective, and efficient executive support to senior leadership. This is a hybrid working position, with an expectation of being in the office at least three days per week, with flexibility to meet business needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide executive support to senior leadership, including diary management, correspondence handling, and meeting facilitation.
- Organise high-level internal and external meetings, conferences, and visits, ensuring appropriate arrangements are made.
- Prepare accurate meeting agendas, papers, and briefings in a timely manner, ensuring key stakeholders are informed of relevant developments.
- Act as a point of contact for media enquiries and external communications on behalf of senior leadership.
- Manage correspondence, including drafting responses and handling routine enquiries on behalf of executives.
- Work closely with legal and democratic services to coordinate and facilitate member enquiries, MP enquiries, Freedom of Information requests, and corporate complaints.
- Provide administrative support outside normal office hours when required.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information.
Skills & Experience Required
- Strong IT proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office and other relevant software packages.
- Previous Local Government Experience
- Proven experience in managing complex diaries, scheduling meetings, and tracking actions effectively.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and sound judgement.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clarity and professionalism.
- Experience working within a structured governance environment, preferably within a public sector or corporate setting.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels.
- Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive working practices.
This role offers a great opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to support a dynamic leadership team in a fast-paced environment.
