Exciting Role: Temporary Executive Assistant - Public Sector
Are you ready to elevate your career and make a meaningful impact in local government? My client is seeking a dedicated and professional Executive Assistant on an ongoing temporary basis to join the Chief Executive's Directorate. This role offers an engaging and dynamic work environment where your skills and expertise will be highly valued.
Why This Role Stands Out:
1. Diverse Responsibilities: Your role will encompass a wide range of tasks, from managing busy schedules and coordinating meetings to handling confidential correspondence and supporting high-level decision-making processes. No two days will be the same, ensuring a stimulating and varied work experience.
2. Impactful Work: Your contributions will directly support the Council's mission to deliver exceptional services to the community. By ensuring efficient operations and effective communication, you will play a crucial role in achieving the Council's goals and objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive executive support to the Council's leadership, managing diaries, inboxes, and coordinating meetings.
- Handle enquiries and correspondence from various stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
- Support internal and external meetings by coordinating agendas, arranging venues, taking notes, and maintaining action logs.
- Assist in maintaining the Council's Data Protection Registration and support the Data Protection Officer.
- Supervise the Modern Apprenticeship and provide cover in the absence of the Senior Executive Assistant.
- Coordinate, format, and proofread correspondence and reports.
- Establish and maintain effective digital filing systems and record management practices.
Skills and Experience Required:
- Proven experience in an executive support role, preferably within a public sector or corporate environment.
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Proficiency in using modern office software and digital tools for efficient record management.
Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a difference. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a passion for supporting leadership and driving organisational success, this role is perfect for you.
Work location will be South Derbyshire and commutable from Burton on Trent, Swadlincote, Derby, Ashby de la Zouch, Coalville, Lichfield