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Executive Assistant Bristol, England

Bristol City Council

Full Time Bristol, England 27952 - 30151 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Full Time, Permanent

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join the Executive Office as an Executive Assistant.

This position is working in a team of Executive Assistants supporting the Senior Leadership Team of Bristol City Council. Our team provides high quality support to the Leadership Team enabling them to deliver on their objectives and priorities for the city.

We are looking for someone who is a highly organised self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced dynamic work environment.

Key elements of the role will be to:

Provide direct, confidential administrative and diary support to Directors and Cabinet Members within Bristol City Council (BCC).

Support the aims, objectives and priorities of the Executive Office by working collaboratively and effectively with all relevant BCC teams and colleagues and with external stakeholders.

Provide 2:1 support, either supporting two Directors or a Director and Cabinet Member,

Manage internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Directors, supporting them to prioritise their time appropriately

Support visits, events, internal & external meetings where required, including preparation of briefing packs/papers, attending and taking minutes as required.

What do I need to have?

NVQ level 3 in business administration or equivalent qualification and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge & understanding gained through experience.
Proven ability to manage a complex inbox and electronic diary.
Proven ability to gain knowledge & understanding of a broad and complex area of work, taking a proactive approach to research and fact-finding.
Proven ability to prioritise in a fast-paced, complex and dynamic office environment.

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, however there is a requirement to work in City Hall a minimum of 2 days per week.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

If you have any further queries after reading the job advert along with the attached job paperwork then please contact Sarah Wilson or Beth Williams, email: [email protected] or [email protected]

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young people / Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic / Disabled / LGBTQ+ candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.

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