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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy authority in Essex. Are looking for a Executive Assistant to join their organisation.

Job Role: Executive Assistant
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: 23/06/2026 (possible extension)
Number of Positions: 1 position
Location: Essex
Rate of Pay: £23.65p/h umbrella 

Job Summary:
To provide high quality, effective and efficient executive support for the Leader, Deputy Leader and Senior Leadership Team (SLT); in particular, diary management, facilitation of meetings and co-ordination between the Leader, Deputy Leader, SLT, elected members, officers and external individuals, bodies and groups as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide high quality executive support including diary management of a complex and busy diary, correspondence management and gatekeeping for the Leader and Deputy Leader.
• To organise a variety of high level internal and external meetings, conferences and visits and ensure suitable venues, room bookings and appropriate travel arrangements are made in advance.
• To ensure that arrangements, agendas and papers for meetings and briefings are accurate, prepared in a timely manner and are effectively communicated and managed, and that suitable systems are in place.
• To ensure that the Leader, Deputy Leader and SLT (if necessary) are briefed and prepared ahead of meetings and are kept informed about relevant changes and developments in a timely manner.
• To manage correspondence for the Leader and Deputy Leader including preparation of letters/emails and responding to routine enquiries on their behalf.
• Working closely with the Assistant Director for Legal and Democratic Services to co-ordinate, monitor and facilitate Member Enquiries, MP Enquiries, Freedom of Information Requests and Corporate Complaints.
• To undertake any duties outside normal office hours if deemed an urgent need and requested by the Leader, Deputy Leader, SLT and Democratic Services Manager.
• To act as a point of contact for media enquiries for the Leader, Deputy Leader, Cabinet and SLT.
    

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 2 years experience within a Executive Assistant or equivalent 
•  Experience working in a politicised and sensitive environment while maintaining confidentiality is required.
• Experience managing a senior executive’s complex diary and correspondence is essential.
• Background in providing executive support at a senior leadership level is necessary.
• Ability to coordinate high-level meetings, briefings, and communications for senior stakeholders is expected.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 
How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on 020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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