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From the employer's careers site First seen 9 Nov 2026

Executive Assistant

Salary

GBP 41,511 - 43,449 per year

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Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Executive Assistant to join our team at Brent Council. The successful candidate will work within the Executive Support Team and provide support to two Directors within the organisation.

The role involves diary management, managing mail/electronic mail invitations, arranging appointments/meetings, and taking responsibility for venue, background papers, and actions.

The ideal candidate has experience of providing personal support to senior managers in a large and complex organisation, experience of diary management, and experience of developing effective relationships with officers and partners. They should have a good knowledge of local authority functions and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

In return, Brent Council offers a range of benefits, including:

  • 27 days' annual leave, rising with length of service, plus bank holidays
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
  • Hybrid and flexible working options for most roles
  • Supportive family-friendly policies, including carers' leave, paternity leave, and compassionate leave for eligible employees
  • Health and wellbeing support, including eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Financial wellbeing support, including education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans
  • Travel support, including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and onsite facilities
  • Learning and development opportunities to support your career
  • Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment

The salary range for this role is £41,511 to £43,449 per year.

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Skills

Required

  • diary management
  • local authority functions
  • excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

  • experience working in local government
  • experience working with elected politicians or senior local authority leaders

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobsgopublic.com/job/executive-assistant-115021

Apply on Brent Council