Executive Assistant to Mayor - Newham, United Kingdom - Recroot Ltd

Recroot Ltd

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Newham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Recroot are looking for a Deputy Head of Mayor's Office & Executive Assistant to the Mayor to join our client based with Newham Council.

This role is starting at the beginning of May, working Mon to Fri up to 36 hours a week in an ongoing contract.

Overall Purpose of Job

The Deputy Head of the Mayor's office and Executive Assistant to the Mayor is a vital role within the council supporting the Mayor and Cabinet so that they can undertake their executive and civic functions effectively

The role will involve:

Working with mínimal supervision to provide an excellent diary management and executive PA support service to the Mayor.
Deputising for and supporting the Head of Mayor Office in the provision of an excellent office and administration function to the Mayor.
Maintaining good relationships with the Chief Executive, Members, Corporate Directors, officers within the Council, stakeholders and partnership bodies to support the Mayor.

Job Context

The post holder reports to the Head of Mayor's Office.
The post holder will be enthusiastic, committed and keen to make a difference to the lives of Newham residents
Be politically astute and understand the appropriate connections between elected politicians and officials;
Have an appreciation of the mayoral model and the importance of governing with the highest ethical standards;
The postholder has line management responsibilities for 35 members of staff.
The post holder will be required to work some evenings, weekends and occasional public holidays in order to meet service requirements and to ensure appropriate representation of the Council with residents, the Mayor and elected Members, and external bodies.

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract

Salary:
£27.12 per hour

Schedule: