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Apprentice Executive Assistant

£22,224 Year 1 £27,781 Year 2

Fixed term approx.18 months

Full Time

Richmond and Wandsworth

Objective of role  

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Executive Assistant to join the Executive Support Hub within the Department of Adult Social Care and Public Health. 

The hub plays a key role in supporting the Executive Director and the Senior Management Team across Richmond and Wandsworth councils, ensuring the smooth and effective running of the service.

In this role, you will report to the Senior Executive Assistant Officer and work as part of a supportive and collaborative team. You will provide high‑quality administrative support to several Directors and the Executive Director across two office locations. This position is ideal for someone who is eager to develop strong organisational and administrative skills while contributing to an essential service.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will work closely with colleagues at all levels across the Councils, as well as elected Members, partner organisations, and members of the public. You will gain hands‑on experience in a wide range of Executive Assistant duties, including:

• Managing busy and complex diaries
• Supporting Board and Senior Management Team meetings
• Handling confidential and sensitive information
• Taking and redirecting calls appropriately
• Supporting a variety of departmental projects

You will receive training in key areas such as written communication, minute‑taking, and the effective use of digital tools and systems. We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised, and able to work accurately within agreed timescales in a fast‑paced environment.

Being a strong team player is essential. The Executive Support Hub works closely across both sites, supporting one another to deliver an excellent service to the Senior Management Team and the wider organisation.

To apply for this role, please upload an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement on how you meet the requirements of the role.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Ability to meet the entry requirements of the level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship, including regular tutorials and tasks required to complete the qualification.
• English and Maths at Grade 4 and above or the equivalent
• Ability to communicate and to present information clearly and concisely both verbal and written, with good attention to detail
• Good IT skills and ability to learn new systems

Secondment

All internal applicants for this secondment must seek permission from their current line manager before applying. Failure to do so may result in the secondment not being authorised.

Closing Date: 25 February 2026

Shortlisting Date: 26 & 27 February 2026

Interview Date: W/C 9 March 2026

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils