Executive Support Assistant
Employer: Gloucestershire County Council
Base Pay Range
* Job Title: Executive Support Assistant
* Job Location: Shire Hall, West Gate Street, Gloucester
* Salary: £26,403 – £27,694 per annum (pro rata)
* Hours per Week: 22 Hours
* Contract Type: Part-Time
* Duration: Permanent
* Closing Date: 23/11/2025
* Job Requisition Number: 12436
About the Team and Role
Joining the Executive Support Team offers a unique opportunity to be at the heart of driving positive change within the community. You will provide comprehensive administrative support to Senior Leaders, managing calendars, scheduling meetings, preparing documents, handling correspondence and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. Your organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks will ensure smooth daily operations and timely delivery of services.
Responsibilities
* Manage senior managers’ calendars and scheduling.
* Prepare and edit documents and correspondence.
* Coordinate meetings and events, including agenda preparation.
* Handle confidential information with integrity.
* Prioritise tasks and meet internal and external deadlines.
About You
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Highly organised, efficient and diplomatic.
* Experience dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.
* Proactive in managing a diverse workload, meeting tight deadlines.
* Flexibility and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment.
* Ability to oversee and coordinate senior managers’ issues, providing integrated support.
Benefits
* Flexible and agile working: 25.5 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time), rising to 30.5 days after five years.
* Option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata).
* Family‑friendly employer with supporting benefits.
* Career development and qualification opportunities.
* Supportive working environment with regular, robust supervision.
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free, confidential counselling.
* In‑house Occupational Health service.
* Employee discount scheme.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply).
* Links to employee networks (Prism (LGBT+) network, Young Employees Network).
Flexible Working
We offer a mix of remote, home and office working aligned with service needs and personal choice.
How to Apply
For an informal discussion about the role, contact Bex Hughes at rebecca.hughes@gloucestershire.gov.uk (Executive Support Team Manager).
Closing date: Sunday 23 November 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email. Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 4 December 2025.
Additional Information
The council cannot offer sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have the right to work for at least 6 months. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our promise is to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables staff to bring their whole selves to work and realise their full potential.
It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, allowing teams to work in a way that suits them, balancing service needs and individual choice.
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