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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Executive Personal Assistant

Description

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Personal Assistant to provide dedicated support to the Council's Senior Leadership Team. This highly visible role sits at the centre of decision-making and offers the opportunity to work closely with Directors and Strategic Directors, making a meaningful contribution to the delivery of the Council's priorities.

The successful candidate will provide a responsive, proactive and professional Executive PA service, supporting senior leaders with complex diary and inbox management, coordinating high-profile meetings and ensuring the effective management of competing priorities. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and adaptable individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

The postholder will support the Director of Strategy, IT & Change, the Director of HR & Organisational Development and the Director of Customer Experience.

Barking & Dagenham is changing, with a focus on improving services and supporting the community. The borough has a young population, with 98% of schools rated Good or Outstanding, and a growing number of residents accessing Russell Group Universities and apprenticeship schemes.

As an employer, we offer flexible working, professional training and career development, and wellbeing initiatives. We are an Investors in People Gold Award employer.

Responsibilities

  • Provide a responsive, proactive and professional Executive PA service
  • Support senior leaders with complex diary and inbox management
  • Coordinate high-profile meetings
  • Ensure effective management of competing priorities

Benefits

  • Flexible working
  • Professional training and career development
  • Wellbeing initiatives

Skills

Required

  • diary management
  • inbox management
  • meeting coordination
  • relationship building

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobsgopublic.com/job/executive-personal-assistant-107826

Apply on London Borough of Barking & Dagenham