Executive Personal Assistant

• Job_Description_-_EPA_Feb_2026

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

We are seeking an outstanding Executive Personal Assistant to provide proactive, high‑quality and confidential support to the Director for Corporate, Customer & Change. This is a key role at the heart of a fast‑paced directorate, ideal for someone who is highly organised, resilient, and confident working with significant autonomy.

As an EPA, you will help ensure the smooth and efficient running of the directorate—managing the Director’s time and workload, coordinating meetings, producing high‑quality documents, and acting as a trusted and professional liaison across the organisation, including with Members, senior officers, partners and stakeholders.

The role will include the line management of 1–2 Personal Assistants as needed, contributing to their development and to a high‑performing Executive Support function.

Benefits:

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays

⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme

⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts

⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)

⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

⭐ And much more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Director's diary with excellent judgement, anticipating needs and adjusting to changing priorities
• Provide full administrative meeting support: forward-planning, agenda preparation, accurate minute-taking, action tracking and following up
• Ensure the Director is fully briefed ahead of meetings, with all papers organised and accesible electronically
• Act as a central communication point across the directorate, ensuring senior officers and Members remain fully updated on key matters.
• Produce high-quality letters, reports, presentations, templates and spreadsheets with accuracy and professionalism.
• Line manage Personal Assistants, supporting performance, development, 1:1s and day-to-day workload.
• When required, deputise for the Senior Executive PA, including support to the Corporate Senior Leadership Team, preparing papers, taking minutes and managing the Chief Executive's mailbox.

Candidate Requirements:

• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and identify urgent or important matters
• Previous PA/EA experience with significant responsibility for diary and meeting management
• Confident interpersonal skills, with a high level of professionalism, resilience and discretion to build positive, constructive relationships at every level
• Strong IT skills across Microsoft Office and a keen interest in digital innovation, using technology to streamline processes and improve ways of working.
• Experience line managing or mentoring others - or the confidence to grow into this

Our Area:

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!

Alternatively, for an informal discussion please contact: Karliese Erasmus, Executive Personal Assistant at karliese.erasmus@wokingham.gov.uk.

Closing date: Sunday 8th March 2026, 11pm

Interview date: TBC

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.