PA to CEO

Executive Assistant

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant with a strong understanding of compliance, governance, and local authority policy? We’re seeking a highly organised and discreet professional to provide high-level administrative and strategic support to the CEO.

Role Overview

As Executive Assistant, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the CEO by managing schedules, coordinating meetings, preparing documentation, and ensuring that all activities align with internal governance standards and policies. You’ll be a trusted point of contact, helping to maintain operational efficiency and uphold compliance across all administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive support to the CEO and Executives leadership team, including diary management, travel arrangements, and meeting coordination.
• Prepare, proofread, and manage confidential correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Ensure all administrative processes comply with governance and policy frameworks.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to support strategic initiatives.
• Monitor deadlines and follow up on actions to ensure timely delivery of key projects.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with data protection and compliance standards.
• Support the preparation and coordination of committee papers, briefings, and governance reports.
• Assist with the implementation of internal policies and procedures.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally with some experience within a local authority or public sector environment.
• Strong understanding of compliance, governance, and local authority policy.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Sharepoint).
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Working arrangements

Salary: £40,000

Location: Dagenham

Contract Type: Fixed-Term (3 - 6 months, with potential to extend) - Immediate start.

Hours: Full time, 36 hours per week.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to contribute to meaningful work with real impact to the local community.
• Flexible working arrangements

Benefits

In addition to an attractive salary, our benefits package includes:

Heart Hub rewards, perks & benefits platform!

Group Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Paid Holidays

Family friendly policies making work-life balance achievable

Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free on-site parking and access to park amenities

On site café (with discounts available via our app)

Career development and training

A GREAT TEAM!

Ready to make a difference in your community? Apply today and bring your expertise to a team that values integrity, accountability, and serving the community.

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