Councillors' Executive Assistant

2 months ago

Reading, United Kingdom Reading Borough Council Full time

Job description

**Part Time - 18.5 Hours Per Week - Permanent**

We are small team working in the democratic core at Reading Borough Council, this is an exciting opportunity to gain experience working very closely with Reading’s Elected Members. We work in a fast paced, busy environment, providing impartial administration support, guidance and advice to all Elected Members, from the Leader of the Council through to backbenchers and opposition Councillors.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

**About the role**

Working as part of a customer focused, specialised administration team you will provide a comprehensive, specialist and proactive EA service to Councillors of all parties, taking responsibility for prioritising and maximising resource time on behalf of all Councillors, providing cover for the Mayoralty and assisting with major Mayoral events as required.

You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
**Work Together as one team** - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do

**Drive Efficiency** - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential

**Be Ambitious** - be demanding of our own performance - striving to be even better - and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way

**Make a Difference to Reading** - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed

**About you**

The following experience is required for this role:

- Good general standard of education and IT Literate.
- Office based administration experience, working in a complex and fast paced, changing environment.
- Working under pressure and meeting ever changing priorities and deadlines.
- Appropriate decision-making on own behalf and using initiative appropriately to assess and prioritise tasks.
- Effectively organising self and others operating at a senior level.
- Operating a robust and effective forward planning system.
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative with mínimal supervision and meet expected delivery schedules.
- Delivering excellent customer service.

**Our offer**

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

- Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
- A wide range of flexible working opportunities
- Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
- On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by OfstedSeason Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work
- Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

Closing Date: Monday 28th August 2023

Interview Date: Monday 4th September 2023

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