Executive Assistant
Full time, based at County Hall, Chichester
Competitive salary dependant on skills and experience
Closing date: 7th November
Interview date: 23rd November

We have an exciting opportunity to support the Chief Executive for WSCC. This is a high profile role and a great opportunity for you to get involved with the inner workings of the Council. Responsible for ensuring the co-ordination and effective administration of all aspects of the Chief Executive’s Office, this role will provide the highest level of support, commitment and assistance. This role will also include coordinating/supporting other administrative staff within the office.

To support the effective running of the Chief Executive’s Office, this role will involve liaising with the political leadership office, departmental management teams and partner organisations as required. Relationship management and effective communication are therefore keys skills, as are the ability to ensure all duties are undertaken with due regard for political sensitivity, confidentiality and discretion.

This role will operate at a strategic level and will safeguard and positively promote the image of WSCC and the Chief Executive’s Office, by providing a responsive, professional and reliable service, with administration and communication into and out of the office managed to the highest standards.

In addition to managing the office, this role will undertake a range of individual pieces of work/projects for the Chief Executive.

You will be:

•Self-sufficient and the type of person who excels in getting things done
•Driven to succeed
•Able to work collaboratively
•Able to work autonomously and prioritise your varied tasks and activities
•Articulate and confident in both your written and oral delivery
•Able to build relationships and work with others – confident in meeting and influencing a range of internal and external partners

To find out more about why you should come and work for WSCC, please click here

To apply, please click on the 'Apply for job' button below to complete a short e-form to capture your personal details. You are also required to submit:

•A copy of your most recent and up to date curriculum vitae
•A covering letter, no more than 2 pages in length. The covering letter provides you with the opportunity to explain your motivation for applying, as well as highlighting how your experience and achievements fit with the requirements of the role. As such, it is an important part of the application process

Recruitment timetable

Closing date: 7th November

Interview date: anticipated to be Wednesday 23rd November 2016

For an informal conversation about this role, please contact Claire Sheen.