Executive Assistant to the Cabinet

Salary:31537 - 33699 per annum

Hours per week:37 hours

Interview date:week commencing 8^th and 15^th June 2026

If youare seeking a role that offers variety and influence and makes the most of your excellent organisational skills this could be the ideal role for you- we arerecruitinga highly organised proactive Executive Assistant to provide first-class support to Cabinet Membersat senior level. This rolesitsat the heart of local government decision-making requiring asoundunderstanding of political environments and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters withcompleteprofessionalism.

The Cabinet OfficeProvides proactive objective corporate support to directors leaders Cabinet and wider services and uses communication and planning skills for improvement consistency and collaboration across teams and to foster stronger relationships with all stakeholders.

As a key point of contact you will expertly manage correspondence calls and enquiries from a wide range of internal and external stakeholders ensuring efficient communicationand time-management whileprotecting the Councils this role you willanticipatepriorities coordinate diaries prepare briefings and ensure Cabinet Members are fully equipped for meetings events and engagements.

Working closely with the Corporate Office and senior leadership team you will help align political and managerial activities and contribute to role also covers a range of duties including research intopolicy areascomposing responses and develop creative solutions to emerging you thrive on responsibility and want to makeastrongimpact at a senior level welook forwardto hearingfrom you.

Why us

Wiltshire Council is a friendly welcoming place to work with a One Council ethos. Find out more about Our Identity staff networks and employee benefitshere.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace and customerfacing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion dignity trust and respect guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Kartar Singh Senior Executive Manager at

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