Overview
Organisation: Kirklees
Directorate: Public Health and Corporate Resources
Service Area: Strategy and Innovation
Job Title: Executive Support Assistant
Hours: 37 hrs per week
Number of positions: 3
Location(s): Huddersfield and surrounding areas
Position type: Permanent
Grade: 7
Salary:£29,540 - £31,022
Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive support to the Council’s Chief Executive, Leader, Cabinet, Executive Directors and Service Directors, including managing diaries, handling emails, coordinating meetings and events, and preparing information.
* Work within a hybrid setting (office and home working) ensuring a flexible service.
* Coordinate project support and deliver excellent verbal and written communication, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
* Demonstrate initiative, work well under pressure, and collaborate effectively within the team.
* Build and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of people.
Qualifications
* Previous experience providing administrative support services in a large organisation.
* Ability to navigate a political environment and handle council-related matters impartially and with sensitivity.
How to Apply
If you meet these criteria, we encourage you to apply. For an informal discussion, please contact Georgina Barraclough or any of Jackie Smith, Helen Carroll or Mandy Sellers on 01484 221000.
Closing date
28 June 2026, 11:55 PM
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility
We encourage applications from people with differing abilities. If you need support completing an application form or any other format, please contact the Recruitment Team by email or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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