Executive Assistant

Spencer Clarke Group are seeking an Executive Assistant for a Local Authority Client in Cambridge.

In this role, you will provide professional executive support to the Council's leadership, ensuring the smooth running of civic, democratic and administrative functions across the organisation.

Duties:

• Provide proactive executive support including diary management, correspondence handling, meeting coordination, and document preparation for senior leaders and civic offices.
• Act as a first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing enquiries and directing issues appropriately with professionalism and discretion.
• Prepare briefings, reports, minutes, and presentations, ensuring accuracy and timely follow-up on actions and decisions.
• Support civic, democratic, and project activity including event coordination, budget monitoring, FOI/complaints handling, and adherence to civic protocols.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience providing PA or Executive Assistant support to senior managers or leadership teams.
• Experience managing complex diaries, correspondence, meetings, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience producing clear, concise briefing papers, reports, and meeting documentation with strong attention to detail.
• Experience handling sensitive information, working with stakeholders, and using Microsoft 365 and administrative systems effectively.

What's on offer:

Salary: £19ph+

*may negotiate higher for exceptional candidates, based on experience*

Contract type: 3-6 months minimum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

How to apply:

• Once your CV is received, if you are successful, you will be contacted.
• Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
• For any further questions, please contact Taylor Kirkham on 01772 954200.

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