Executive Assistant

Job Title: Executive Assistant
Location: Benfleet
Job 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.