Executive Assistant – Cabinet Office
Ref: 170656
Salary: £32,597 p.a. plus benefits
37 hours per week
At Swindon Borough Council, we want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.
Your Next Role
We are seeking to recruit an Executive Assistant within the Cabinet Office.
Key elements of this role are:
- Provide proactive, high-quality executive support to the Leader
- Manage complex diary, inbox, and competing priorities effectively
- Draft and review correspondence, ensuring accuracy and professionalism
- Triage and respond to sensitive or high-priority communications
- Prepare briefings and coordinate comprehensive meeting packs
- Organise and support meetings, including agendas, logistics, and follow-ups
- Manage stakeholder engagements and civic commitments
- Maintain accurate records of decisions, actions, and correspondence
- Support Cabinet processes, including papers, briefings, and action tracking
- Build strong working relationships with senior officers, Members, and stakeholders
- Exercise sound judgement in prioritisation and handling sensitive matters
- Drive continuous improvement in processes and ways of working
The successful applicant will bring strong experience in executive or senior administrative support, with a solid understanding of office management, diary coordination, and handling complex correspondence. They will have knowledge of local government or similar organisational structures and decision-making processes, alongside the ability to produce high-quality written materials and briefings. Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, as well as the confidence to exercise judgement when managing priorities and sensitive information.
The role requires a proactive, professional individual with strong IT skills (including Microsoft Office) and a proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.
You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”).
Your next package
Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.
As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.
For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.
Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan.
Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you
Your next steps
Please read the role profile, which is available in the documents section to the righthand side of the page. To submit an application for this role, select Quick Apply.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so early applications are encouraged.
For further information about the role please contact Tonya Bozzuto at [email protected] or alternatively Claire Edmonds at [email protected].
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.
If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application, please email [email protected]
Closing date: 19 July 2026
Interview date: 27 July 2026
