EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT:

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Executive Support Service within the Strategy & Partnership Directorate. This service encompasses the support functions to senior leaders for the whole of the Council in one multi-functional, comprehensive and flexible team.

The Executive Support function comprises of Business Relationship Managers, Team Leaders, Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive, Senior Executive Assistants and Executive Assistants. Collectively supporting Tier’s 1-4 of Cornwall Council’s Senior Leadership Team:

• Chief Executive
• Strategic Directors
• Service Directors
• Heads of Service
• Chief Officers

The structure of the Council consists of several directorates, each comprising a number of Services within. Directorates are led by Strategic Directors, Services are led by Service Directors, and within there are Heads of Service who oversee sub-services or teams. The senior leaders, although aligned to one of five Directorates work across the Council on many initiatives and outcomes that are detailed in the Council’s Business Plan.
As a member of the Business Support and Administration Team, Executive Assistants are assigned to a Service to support the Service Director and or Heads of Service(s)/Chief Officers. Working in collaboration with the team the position holder will support and cover team members. Cornwall Council has a diverse range of services it provides. Therefore, it is paramount that the role holder gains knowledge about the service area they are assigned.
With a good knowledge and understanding of the operation of the Council and awareness of the political sensitives of this working environment, Executive Assistants will provide an efficient and professional support service that is high quality.
The role is pivotal in working with the Service to help drive performance and improvement, and support leaders on successfully delivering the outcomes as outlined in the Council Business Plan and Service Plan(s) where these are in place. The post holder will be undertaking tasks and processes that are specialist to the Service supported.
The role will have a hybrid approach with home working and the attendance at a Council office as required.

Please refer the Job description for details