Executive Assistant

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Executive Assistant

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced Executive Assistant within the Member and Management Support Service to support an Executive Director. The post is on a 12 month fixed term basis to cover maternity.

You will provide proactive and efficient support and be responsible for the effective day to day management and organisation of the activities and business of the senior leaders of the council. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is dynamic, innovative and who has previous experience of working in a similar role.

Key responsibilities:

• Proactively managing the office of the senior leaders, maximising their capacity by providing high level executive support, managing busy schedules and ensuring the proactive, efficient and effective running of day-to-day business in a fast-paced political environment.
• Full provision of high-level executive support including proactive and complex diary management, organisation of high-level meetings and large-scale events, preparation of briefs and management of correspondence.
• Progress areas of work for the senior leaders such as proactively planning and managing projects, monitoring their progression/project plans and co‑ordinating/liaising with senior managers as appropriate.
• Independently producing draft briefing papers, reports, creating and presenting complex information and preparing other documents to high standards and tight deadlines, including carrying out detailed information gathering and developing proposals.
• Manage and develop the PA support function for a dedicated area to ensure an efficient and effective service.

 Qualifications, skills and experience required: 

• Be enthusiastic, versatile and self-motivated with the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Confidence to work under pressure and manage several tasks simultaneously and be politically astute.
• Education to degree level or business-related Level 5 qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with attention to detail.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office including Office 365, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

 The above lists are not exhaustive, please look at the attached job and person profile for further detail about the role. 

 What we offer you: 

• 27 days annual leave plus another 5 with 5 years of continuous service
• Flexi time, allowing flexible working hours and up to an additional 2 days of leave per month based on service needs
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases
• Cycle to work scheme
• A supportive working environment
• Commitment and investment in your continuing professional development
• Discounts at selected county leisure centres
• And much more ….

For more information on our Member and Management Support team or if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Michelle Archer either by email michelle.archer@derbyshire.gov.uk or telephone 01629 535560.

 Provisional interview date Week Commencing 16 June 2025.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.