REF NUMBER: HACKNEY RQ1538318

Please do not apply for this role unless your CV meets the following general requirements, as well as the more specific ones listed further down the ad:
You must be UK based and have the right to work in the UK.
For office based and hybrid roles, your commute to the place of work must be less than 1 hour.
This is a temporary role. Please do not apply if you are seeking a permanent position.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Substantial recent experience of providing high-level executive or administrative support to a Chief Officer or Senior Manager within a large organisation.
• Proven ability to manage complex diaries and inboxes, ensuring time is used efficiently and effectively.
• Experience attending and accurately recording minutes and action points in high-level meetings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Able to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands in a busy environment.
• Desirable: Experience working in a Housing or Customer Services setting.
• Desirable: Competency in using Google Workspace tools including Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets and Slides.

WHAT’S INVOLVED WITH THIS ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Executive Support Assistant to provide confidential, reliable and proactive administrative support to two Directors within the Climate, Homes and Economy directorate. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional with strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide comprehensive diary and inbox management for two Directors, ensuring smooth coordination of their schedules.
• Attend high-level meetings to take accurate notes and record actionable points, following up as required.
• Act as a key point of contact, managing internal and external correspondence with professionalism and discretion.
• Liaise confidently and effectively with senior stakeholders across the Council and partner organisations.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Executive Support Team, providing cover and support during absences.
• Help manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately, always maintaining the highest standards of data protection and discretion.

PLEASE QUOTE THE JOB TITLE & VACANCY REFERENCE NO. IN YOUR APPLICATION, OR WE WILL BE UNABLE TO MATCH YOUR CV TO THE ROLE BEING APPLIED FOR.

Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV.
Due to the number of CVs being sent to us unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us.
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