Executive Assistant to the Leader of the Council
Location: Morden Civic Centre, accessible from Northern and District line and the tramline, both Morden South and South Merton Railway Stations.
Salary: £38,364 - £39,264 plus excellent benefits, including Local Government Pension Scheme.
The organisation
London Borough of Merton is committed to “Building a Better Merton Together” over the next 3 years. Key priorities are becoming London’s first Borough of sport, nurturing civic pride and building a sustainable future. This is a key role within the Leaders Office and offers an excellent opportunity to make a positive contribution not only across the Leaders office but with Cabinet Members, Councillors, and the Corporate Management Team.
The role
We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to join the Leader's Office at Merton Council,
This a key role that sits at the heart of Merton Council, providing direct support to Cllr Ross Garrod, the Leader of the Council.
Working to the Head of the Leader’s Office you’ll provide direct support to the Leader of the Council in advising on scheduling, managing diaries and conflicts, commissioning timely high-quality briefings, agendas and papers for meetings, and drafting correspondence and emails on the Leader’s behalf.
1. You’ll be experienced at working for a senior leader, be confident in dealing with councillors/el...