Directorate Assistant

1 week ago

Trowbridge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Wiltshire Council Full time £27,500 - £28,598 per year

Salary: £27,254 - £28,598

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: Monday 1 December 2025

Executive Support - Behind-the-Scenes Excellence

The Executive Office sits at the heart of Wiltshire Council, providing its leaders – both political and officers - with timely, high-quality advice, and effective support.

As a Directorate Assistant, you will provide comprehensive assistance and support to Directors. You will be responsible for managing diaries and inboxes, arranging meetings, taking minutes, rescheduling appointments, and organizing travel. You will work closely with the Executive Assistants and wider support team, liaising with internal colleagues and external partners to ensure efficient service delivery. You will be required to attend meetings and record actions and minutes where appropriate and ensure that your directors are fully prepared for their meetings and engagements.

Our ideal candidate will hold a NVQ Level 4 or have equivalent experience, strong IT skills, and the ability to be an organised team player and who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all disciplines. The ability to horizon scan, prioritise workloads, manage multiple calendars, maintain confidentiality as well as experience using diplomacy and discretion will be essential. Experience of working in a politically sensitive environment would be advantageous.

If you have the required experience, skills and enthusiasm, and you are looking for a challenge in a rewarding and friendly environment then we would like to hear from you.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity .

The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.

For more details, contact Blaine Keegan, Corporate Business Manager at .

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion .

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