Executive Assistant
Location: West London Waste Authority, Unit 6, Britannia Court, The Green, West Drayton UB7 7PN
Contract: Temporary, 4–6 months
Hours: Full-time, 36 hours/week
Rate: £20-25 per hour (equivalent to £38k-£47k pro rata incl. London weighting)
Start Date: ASAP
Work Pattern: Head Office – West Drayton 1-2 days per week.
Overview
West London Waste Authority (WLWA) is looking for a highly organised and reliable Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team and Chief Officers — Working collaboratively to ensure professional coordination, high standards of governance, and a smooth delivery of business priorities.
This is a temporary 4–6 month role, ideal for someone proactive and professional with EA experience working at senior levels. High organisational skills, strong communication and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide full secretariat and administrative support for governance meetings, steering groups, partnership boards and working groups.
* Provide comprehensive executive support to the Director of Finance & Corporate Resources and Assistant Director of Governance.
* Ensure all administrative and governance practices are carried out in compliance with health and safety policies and procedures.
* Prepare agendas, reports, and papers in line with corporate governance standards.
* Take accurate minutes and ensure timely circulation of actions and decisions.
* Manage diaries, prioritising and scheduling meetings in line with strategic priorities.
* Coordinate and track actions across SLT to ensure follow-up and delivery.
* Ensure records, files and information systems are up-to-date, accurate and GDPR compliant.
What We're Looking For
* Available for Immediate start
* Proficient in Microsoft packages (Word, Powerpoint, Excel etc)
* Confident with handling sensitive data and confidential documents.
* Highly organised, able to manage multiple calendars and meetings.
* Comfortable working independently and able to work in a fast-paced environment
* Good communication skills, especially when liaising with SLT and Stakeholders
Nice to Have
* Knowledge of West London communities
* Understanding of waste management operations
Details
* Temporary role: 4–6 months
* 36 hours/week Monday- Friday
* £20-£25/hour (via agency, incl. holiday pay)
* WFH, Head Office 1-2 days per week
Employee Benefits
At WLWA, we value our employees and offer a generous and flexible benefits package, including:
* 28 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – one of the best defined benefit schemes in the UK
* A range of salary sacrifice schemes, including:
o o Cycle to Work scheme
* o Electric Vehicle (EV) lease scheme
* o Gym membership
* o Childcare vouchers
* Flexible hybrid working: 1–2 days per week working from home