Be part of shaping a brand-new organisation at the heart of regional change. We’re a small team establishing a new Combined County Authority and seeking an exceptional Corporate Executive Assistant to provide high-level, proactive support to our Chief Executive and senior leadership team.
In this pivotal role, you’ll manage the smooth and efficient running of the Chief Executive’s office - planning ahead, problem‑solving, and coordinating across complex and fast-moving priorities. You’ll act as a key point of contact, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and ensuring communications are clear, timely, and professional.
Your initiative, organisation, and judgement will help drive forward the organisation forwards at this exciting formative stage.
We’re Looking For
* Proven experience supporting senior leaders in a complex or political environment
* Exceptional communication, planning, and organisational skills
* Confidence managing sensitive information and competing priorities
* A proactive, solutions-focused approach and ability to lead others
Join us as we build something new - creating impact, collaboration, and innovation from the ground up.
What We Can Offer You
Salary: The salary band for this role is £41,771 - £46,141. The starting salary is £41,771 with annual progression through the salary bands.
Here at SCC we have a range of different benefits, a few examples can be found below.
* Excellent
* Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
* Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service
* Flexible working options (role-dependent)
* Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
* Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
* Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
* Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
* Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
* Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
* Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
* Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer
Contact Details For Informal Discussion
For further information on our benefits package please visit: https://www.southampton.gov.uk
For further information and details regarding the role, please contact Munira Holloway at
Email: munira.holloway@scc.gov.uk
Tel: 023 8083 4033
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