Executive Assistant to ADEPT Chief Executive Officer

Job Description

Are you ready to support national leadership in shaping the future of local places across England? If you're an experienced executive assistant who wants to work at the heart of strategic decision-making, this could be the role for you.

As Executive Assistant to the CEO of the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT), you’ll be at the centre of an influential organisation that acts as the voice of local authority place directors and their teams, representing over 100 local authorities across England.

This role is pivotal in enabling the CEO to focus on strategic priorities by managing day-to-day tasks, stakeholder engagement and project coordination. You will provide high level executive support, supporting policy, communications, training, events and programme delivery. You will manage day-to-day tasks, support meetings and events, maintain key systems and manage the membership database.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who

• Has experience in executive support, project coordination or administration at a senior level.
• Is confident working independently and making decisions, acting without immediate referral to a manager, in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Has strong project management and communication skills, with the ability to plan and organise a varied workload to tight deadlines.
• Are proficient in technology including Microsoft 365 and digital collaboration tools.
• Can manage effective relationships with partners and colleagues.

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page .

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Interviews will take place on Monday 8 December and will be held via Microsoft Teams. If you are unavailable on this date, let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Hannah Bartram, Chief Executive Officer, ADEPT - Hannah.bartram@eastsussex.gov.uk

Please note that whilst East Sussex County Council is the host for this role, the post reports to the CEO of ADEPT and will only work on ADEPT issues.

This is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of a national organisation influencing policy and practice. You’ll be part of a high-performing, collaborative team, where the variety of work is exceptional - from supporting major national conferences, to coordinating strategic projects that influence government policy.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.

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Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) .

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.