Could you be the driving force behind our leadership team?
Are you organised, adaptable, and able to build strong working relationships?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, supporting senior leaders to deliver their best for our community?
We have an exciting opportunity to join our People & Culture team as an Executive Support Assistant. As part of our wider Leadership Support Service, you’ll play a vital role in helping our Assistant Directors make the most of their time—enabling them to focus on what matters most for North East Lincolnshire.
This role is at the heart of our commitment to valuing people, honesty, continuous improvement, openness, and integrity. You’ll be empowered to work closely with senior leaders, providing confidential and comprehensive administrative support that keeps everything running smoothly.
What will your day look like?
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Proactively managing diaries and emails, ensuring our Assistant Directors’ time is used effectively.
- Acting as the first point of contact—handling sensitive correspondence and calls with professionalism and discretion.
- Organising meetings, preparing agendas, taking accurate minutes, and following up on actions.
- Supporting a wide range of stakeholders, including elected members, with tact and diplomacy.
- Managing finance tasks, compliance checks, and arranging travel or events as needed.
- Using your initiative to flag deadlines, monitor tasks, and ensure nothing is missed.
- Adapting to new challenges and working practices as our organisation evolves.
Who are we looking for?
We’re seeking someone who is passionate about making a difference behind the scenes. You’ll have:
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Experience supporting senior managers, ideally in a large or public sector organisation.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Confidence in using Microsoft Office and business support systems.
- The ability to analyse information, solve problems, and provide clear advice.
- A methodical, detail-oriented approach and the ability to manage a busy workload.
- Discretion and integrity when dealing with confidential matters.
- A commitment to your own professional development.
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a supportive team, working at the heart of North East Lincolnshire Council’s leadership. We offer a detailed induction, ongoing training, and opportunities to develop your skills. Some out-of-hours work may be required for evening meetings, but you’ll be empowered to manage your own time and priorities.
If you’re ready to play a key role in supporting our leaders and making a real impact for our community, we’d love to hear from you!
This is a full time (1- Year Maternity Cover) , blended position which is a mix of home and office working.
Key Dates
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Closing date –7th June
- Interviews – W/C 15th June
We want you to have the best interview experience with us, so will provide candidates selected for interview their questions 24 hours in advance of meeting us.
We reserve the right to close our adverts early if we have received a significant volume of suitable applications.
As part of your RewardNEL package, you will have a generous leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension.
You will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform.
This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, free and discounted local car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels.
NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme.
Do you need support?
If you need any help applying for this position, please contact Wendy Trask on 07702 338542 (text or call). Wendy can support with digital access as well as offering advice and guidance about completing the different sections of the application form.
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