About Us

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are looking for an experienced, highly talented and motivated Executive Assistant to support our Chief Executive, working jointly for our two high performing London councils and operating in an innovative shared staffing arrangement known as the SSA. 

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work across two Councils, as part of a team of two executive assistants providing professional administrative and operational support to the Chief Executive. You will manage sensitive information and a range of administrative and executive support tasks. 

You’ll Need:

To be successful in this role, you will need to be an administrator who is innovative, resourceful, adaptable, enthusiastic, and able to demonstrate a strong commitment to executive administration. You will use your knowledge and experience as an excellent communicator, with outstanding organisational skills and be meticulous in your attention to details. You will also be engaged in building relationships across the organisation at all levels and need to be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide inbox and diary management.
• To provide support to the Chief Executive across a wide range of administrative tasks.
• To serve as a primary point of contact to all stakeholders on matters pertaining to the Chief Executive.
• Carry out all the duties with complete discretion and a high regard for confidentiality.

Other responsibilities:

• Provide reports for the Chief Executive as required. 
• To support and attend meetings, recording key actions and following up on behalf of the Chief Executive. 
• Undertake any other appropriate duties as required to support the service.  

Agile Working

Our agile working strategy actively supports and encourages a dynamic work environment with an opportunity to have a balance of in-office and work from home opportunities. Your wellbeing and the flexible way in which you can work is and will remain a key priority for Richmond and Wandsworth Councils. We want you to thrive and feel empowered in your work! 

Benefits

We offer a generous holiday allowance of 40 paid days (pro rata) including bank holidays and a wide range of learning and development opportunities. In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline (subject to change) 

Closing Date: 11.59pm Wednesday 2^nd August 2023

First Interview Dates: 8^th and 9^th August 2023 at Wandsworth Town Hall

Meet the Team Interview Dates: w/c 14^th August 2023

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If successful, you will be joining a team that is committed to delivering high level corporate support. For an informal discussion please contact Sandra Folkes Mayoralty and Business Manager at Sandra.folkes@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk. 

Useful Information:

The application process for this role will be anonymised.

Equality

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils 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. 

Important Information:

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils