Executive Support Officer - PA/EA

Your new companyYou will be working for a local government body, dedicated to improving the lives of its residents through exceptional service delivery, process improvements, and positive change. As an integral part of the community, they are committed to promoting equality, health & safety, and customer-focused excellence. Your new roleAs an Executive Support Officer (EA), you will provide highly professional, flexible, and resilient executive support to the relevant Director and Assistant Directors within the Council. Your responsibilities will include managing correspondence, reports, mail, diaries, appointments, and minute taking. You will administer management information systems, respond to queries, liaise with senior managers, and ensure high customer care standards. You'll also organise meetings, process purchase orders, and maintain confidentiality. What you'll need to succeed

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workload, work under pressure, and meet multiple deadlines
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Strong customer care and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team with a flexible approach
• Resilient, positive, and professional in difficult situations
• Tactful and firm in dealing with the public and private sector representatives
• Commitment to Equality and Health & Safety
• Willingness to work outside normal office hours on occasions
• Fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English
• Able to travel to meet service delivery requirements

What you'll get in returnIn return, you'll receive the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment within a role that contributes directly to the delivery of the Council's Corporate Plan. You will have a real exposure to a diverse range of responsibilities and contacts within the internal and external organisations. You will be working a standard working week of 36 hours with a commitment to supporting the executive support team. You will have the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis, in the office twice a week in either Ormskirk or Skelmersdale (you will be required to have the ability to drive). You will be working on a temporary contract for 3 months initially. There may be scope for extension depending on the business needs and your performance. You will be working on a temporary contract, paying between £18-£21 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay. You will be paid every Friday.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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