Executive Assistant
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Job Location:
Nottingham - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Worker Type: Hybrid Worker
Salary: Starting Salary is 36363 (Level 1) rising to 39152 (Level 4) per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
Location: Loxley House Station Street Nottingham NG2 3NG
Please note priority will be given to redeployees
Weve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity youve been looking for Read on to find out more
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme we strive to create an innovative inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city we want to hear from you.
* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled and professional Executive Assistant to provide exceptional support to the Leader and Deputy Leader of Nottingham City Council.
This is a key role at the heart of local government requiring discretion excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple competing demands.
Given the profile and visibility of the Leaders office you must have an exceptional eye for detail and the level of responsibility and accountability required is especially high.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for the Leader and Deputy leader managing communications with internal teams elected members and external stakeholders.
- Managing complex diaries prioritising meetings and making decisions independently. Prepare briefing papers reports and presentations to support decision-making.
- Ensure the smooth flow of information between the Leaders office and senior officers.
- Handle sensitive and confidential matters with the utmost integrity.
- Support strategic projects and monitor progress against key council objectives.
- Anticipate needs and proactively resolve issues to enable the Leader to focus on strategic priorities.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
Previous experience as an Executive Assistant or in a senior administrative role ideally within a political or public sector environment.
- Outstanding organisational and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools.
- The ability to cope with pressure and meet multiple deadlines
- Political awareness and understanding of local government operations is desirable.
- Ability to work outside office hours when required
You can find the job description for this post here.
At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements depending on the role including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional informationfor applicants page.
For informal enquiriesplease contact Heather Ingham by email here
Closing Date: 2nd January 2026
Please note priority will be given to redeployees
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held:Friday 16th January 2026 at Loxley House
If you have any technical issues when completing your application please contact our Employee Service Centre: applying to this job you agree to ourTerms & Conditions.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Personal Assistant Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Calendar Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative Experience
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- Google Suite
About Company
Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop a ... View more
