Executive Assistant

Executive OfficerNorth Yorkshire CouncilPAYE: £20.00 per hourYO1 6GAOngoing contractAbout the Role • Provide high-level executive support to a senior leader within the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.• Manage a complex and ever-changing diary, ensuring priorities are effectively coordinated and delivered.• Act as a key liaison with MPs, elected members, government departments, businesses, community representatives and other senior stakeholders including Police and Fire.• Work in a highly visible, externally facing role, representing the office professionally and building strong stakeholder relationships.• Coordinate briefing materials, meetings, events and public engagements, ensuring the senior leader is fully prepared.• Manage sensitive, confidential and politically significant matters with discretion and sound judgement.• Lead on reactive and urgent issues, responding quickly and effectively to changing priorities and emerging situations.• Take ownership of actions, correspondence and follow-up activity, ensuring matters are progressed and resolved in a timely manner.• Thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and priorities can shift at short notice. Experience Needed• Significant experience supporting a senior executive, politician, elected member or other high-profile leader.• Experience operating within a political, public sector or stakeholder-rich environment, with an understanding of political sensitivities and public ..... full job details .....