Executive Assistant - Leaders Office

Job Description

Executive Assistant - Leader's Office

Salary: £37,815 - £43,083 per annum

Grade E

Fixed Term Contract – 18 months (Maternity Cover)

37 hours per week

About the Role

As part of our Executive Support Team, you’ll play a key role in enabling effective leadership and decision-making. You’ll be responsible for:

• Providing proactive executive support to the Leader / Deputy Leader.
• Managing communications, meetings, agendas, and briefing materials.
• Coordinating across departments and external stakeholders.
• Overseeing the daily operations and performance of Mayoral Office staff, ensuring seamless service delivery.
• Supporting key events, and corporate initiatives.
• Working flexibly and autonomously in a fast-paced, politically sensitive environment.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting senior leaders or elected officials.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Can manage competing priorities and tight deadlines with confidence.
• Is politically astute, tactful, and maintains strict confidentiality.
• Has advanced IT skills and thrives in a digital-first, agile workplace.
• Has experience in supervising or managing staff, ideally within a political or public sector setting.
• A proactive mindset and the ability to see the bigger picture, using initiative to enhance the visibility and impact of the Leader’s Office.

Why Join Us?

At Thurrock Council, you’ll be part of a team that values integrity, service, and community. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to contribute to the civic pride and democratic process of our borough.

Advert Closing Date:

• Redeployment Only: 24th July 2025
• Internal & External: 10th August 2025

Interview Date: TBC

Please contact Amber Robinson – axrobinson@thurrock.gov.uk - for more details or an informal discussion.

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:

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About us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council