Job Details
* Salary: £31,537 - £33,699 per annum
* Hours per week: 37 hours
* Interview date: week commencing 8th and 15th June 2026
Overview
If youare seeking a role that offers variety and influence, and makes the most of your excellent organisational skills, this could be the ideal role for you- we arerecruitinga highly organised, proactive Executive Assistant to provide first‑class support to Cabinet Membersat senior level. This rolesitsat the heart of local government decision‑making, requiring asoundunderstanding of political environments and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters withcompleteprofessionalism.
Responsibilities
* Act as key point of contact, expertly managing correspondence, calls, and enquiries from a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring efficient communication and time‑management while protecting the Council’s reputation.
* Anticipate priorities, coordinate diaries, prepare briefings, and ensure Cabinet Members are fully equipped for meetings, events, and engagements.
* Work closely with Corporate Office and senior leadership team to align political and managerial activities and contribute to informed, timely decision‑making.
* Covers duties including research into policy areas, composing responses, and developing creative solutions to emerging issues.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here. Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community‑based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location. We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
Contact details
Kartar Singh, Senior Executive Manager, at Kartar.Singh@wiltshire.gov.uk
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.
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