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Executive
Assistant- CEO Office
Salary:
£33,119 – £34,811
Directorate: Resources
Location: Chesterfield
Contract: Permanent
Grade: D13
Are you highly
organised, proactive and able to keep things running smoothly in a busy
environment? Do you enjoy working with people, managing competing priorities
and providing support that makes a real difference?
We’re looking
for an Executive Assistant to join the East Midlands Combined County Authority
(EMCCA), providing support to the Chief Executive’s Office.
This is a
varied and rewarding role where you’ll play an important part in supporting
senior leaders and helping the organisation run effectively. You’ll work
closely with the Executive Support Officer to the CEO, ensuring diaries are
well managed, meetings are organised, communications are handled efficiently
and important deadlines are met.
What you’ll
be doing
No two days
will necessarily be the same, in this fast paced environment you’ll manage busy
diaries, coordinate meetings and travel arrangements, prepare documents and
deal with correspondence. You’ll also support a range of administrative tasks,
including recruitment, onboarding, financial administration and reporting.
Building good
relationships will be an important part of the role. You’ll liaise with
colleagues, senior stakeholders and external partners, helping to resolve
queries, coordinate activity and ensure everyone has the information they need.
We’re looking
for someone who can think ahead, use their initiative and remain calm when
priorities change. You’ll need to be comfortable handling confidential
information, working to deadlines and providing flexible support across the
wider organisation when required.
About you
You’ll have
experience in an Executive Assistant or similar administrative role, used to
working at pace with strong organisational skills and the confidence to
communicate with people at all levels.
You’ll be
someone who takes pride in their work, pays attention to detail and can be
relied upon to get things done. You’ll also bring:
- Excellent written and verbal
communication skills.
- Strong diary management, planning
and prioritisation skills.
- Good IT skills, including
experience of Microsoft Office 365.
- The ability to manage competing
demands and work to tight deadlines.
- A professional, approachable and
discreet manner.
- A flexible and practical approach
to solving problems.
- The ability to build positive
relationships and work effectively as part of a team.
You’ll need a
good standard of education, including GCSEs or equivalent in English and maths.
Experience of working in the public sector, or a relevant administration
qualification, would be an advantage.
Why join
EMCCA?
At EMCCA, we’re
working to make the East Midlands a more prosperous, sustainable and fairer
place to live, work and do business. We work with partners, communities and
businesses across the region to create opportunities and deliver lasting
change.
Our values
shape how we work. We’re passionate about lifting our region, working together,
making an impact and being human. We want colleagues who share these values,
treat people with respect and are committed to making a positive contribution.
Joining us
means becoming part of an organisation with an ambitious vision for the future
of the East Midlands, where the work you do helps support the people and teams
delivering that vision.
Ready to
join us?
If you’re an
organised and dependable professional who enjoys a varied role and wants to use
your skills to support an ambitious organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today
and be part of shaping the future of the East Midlands.
Closing
Date: 25/10/2026
Proposed
Interview Date: 02/11/2026