Executive Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Haringey Council

Haringey Council

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

_Are you a _
Haringey Resident and live in the Borough _around (N22, N15, N17, N8, N10, N6 N13) postcodes?Haringey Works Temporary Recruitment Service (Part of Haringey Council) is currently seeking Executive Assistant on a Temporary contract to work with Haringey Council.

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Role Purpose
To provide professional and proactive diary, administrative and operational support to the cabinet and the wider Leader's office.

Main Responsibilities'

Manage the diaries of 4 Cabinet members working closely with them to ensure they make the best use of their time.

Manage meetings and events, including organising venues and refreshments, liaising with attendees, planning agendas, taking notes, and chasing actions. This may include cabinet meetings and away days

Be the first point of contact for cabinet members with residents, colleagues, councillors and other organisations, dealing with complaints and sensitive issues.

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Essential Qualifications, knowledge and experience required_
- _Good understanding of the responsibilities and functions of local authorities and an understanding of local government politics._
- _Knowledge of the cabinet priorities as reflected in the manifesto and an understanding of the political environment in Haringey._
- _Business and Admin Qualifications_
- _Ability to work with minimum supervision, prioritising Workload and dealing with conflicting demands._
- _IT Competent_
- _Minutes Taking essential_
- _Experience of working with senior local politicians, managing diaries and dealing with correspondence._
- _Experience of working with a variety of people including other teams and departments, politicians, residents and businesses.

Benefits_

- _Giving back to communities_
- _Learning and development opportunities_
- _Opportunities to progress for other roles/pathway to permanent positions_
- _Local to local residents_