3-month Contract Position with a Local Authority
Summary
- This is a 3-month contract position with a local authority, designed to provide high-level executive, administrative, and secretarial support to the Director. The role is crucial for enabling the delivery of strategic objectives by ensuring the smooth operation of the Director. This includes effective diary and inbox management, coordination of meetings and communications, and proactive support across key organizational activities.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Director’s diary, inbox, and office operations, ensuring efficient scheduling, prioritization, and organization.
- Coordinate and maintain the forward plan of meetings and leadership activities, ensuring preparation and follow-up actions are completed.
- Organize and support board, leadership, and committee meetings, including drafting agendas, preparing papers, and arranging logistics.
- Take accurate minutes and track actions, ensuring timely follow-up and completion.
- Act as a key point of contact, managing communications with stakeholders, including internal teams, external partners, and the public.
Essential Experience Required
- Significant experience providing EA/PA or senior administrative support to a Director, board, or senior leadership team.
- Experience working in a complex, fast-paced organizational environment.
- Proven experience in managing senior stakeholder relationships.
Essential Qualifications Required
- Educated to A-Level, NVQ Level 4, or equivalent.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Professional membership in a relevant field (desirable).
Additional Information
- Working hours: 22.5 hours per week
- Location: 25 Windsor Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2EJ, United Kingdom
- Please note this is not a hybrid role; it is 3 days per week based at Observatory House.
- We work on a bi-weekly schedule.
The role closes on 20th May 2026, apply ASAP.
Vacancy posted 9 days ago
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