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Executive Assistant
£36,432 - £44,147 per annum
Fixed Term (10 months mat cover)
Full Time (36 hours)
Wandsworth

Are you excited about being part of a directorate making a difference to children’s lives? Are you dynamic and enjoy working with a range of internal and external partners? Want to be at the forefront of supporting innovation, creativity and transformation with our families and communities?  Then this could be the job for you as an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Executive Assistant (EA) in Children's Services.

About the role

This exciting EA role will be supporting the Deputy Director to ensure and enable the Director and other SLT members to function with the pace and effectiveness required to deliver outstanding services for our children and families. This role will act as gatekeeper – screening calls, writing emails, researching for papers and projects and managing incoming requests and prioritising the director’s time.

What You’ll Do:

• Efficient Portfolio Management: You’ll skilfully manage, organise, and prioritise the Director’s portfolio. Your administrative prowess will ensure seamless diary management, allowing the Director to focus on strategic initiatives.
• Relationship Management: Collaborate with senior managers in our dynamic directorate. Your ability to build strong relationships will drive successful outcomes and objectives.
• Deadline Ninja: Thrive in a fast-paced environment by meeting tight deadlines. Your calm demeanour and effective communication will be invaluable.
• Gatekeeper Extraordinaire: As the Director’s gatekeeper, you’ll expertly handle internal and external stakeholder demands. Your confident telephone manner and discretion will shine.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Project Management Pro: Showcase your excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Deadline Whisperer: Comfortably work within tight timelines.
• Initiative Champion: Forward planning and proactive action are your superpowers.
• Team Player: Adaptability and collaboration are second nature to you.
• Tech Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Communication Maestro: Your written and English is top-notch.

This role offers an exciting blend of responsibility, challenge, and growth. If you’re ready to make an impact, we would love for you to write an expression of interest using the attached job profile of why this role should be yours.

Closing date: 1st December 2024
Shortlisting date: 2nd December 2024
Interview date: w/c 2nd December 2024

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership is 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