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Job Post Details

Executive Assistant - job post

Connect2Dorset
Dorchester•Hybrid work
£14.82 an hour - Temporary, Part-time

Job details

Pay

  • £14.82 an hour

Job type

  • Temporary
  • Part-time

Location

Dorchester•Hybrid work

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • On-site parking

Full job description

About Us

Connect2Dorset is the managed service provider for Dorset Council, delivering high-quality temporary, contract, and interim staffing solutions. We pride ourselves on being an ethical, transparent, and people-focused organisation, committed to supporting both our clients and candidates.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and business support to senior leadership within Dorset Council. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of day-to-day operations, managing priorities, and supporting key projects and initiatives.

The successful candidate will act as a first point of contact for senior stakeholders, manage complex diaries and meetings, coordinate communications, and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners. The role requires excellent organisational skills, discretion when handling confidential information, and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator or PA who thrives in a professional environment and is confident supporting senior leaders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high-level administrative and executive support to senior leadership teams
  • Act as a first point of contact for enquiries via phone, email, and correspondence
  • Manage complex diaries, appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements
  • Organise meetings, prepare agendas and papers, take minutes, and follow up on actions
  • Coordinate workloads and priorities to meet deadlines and business needs
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, external organisations, and partners
  • Prepare reports, presentations, and other business documents as required
  • Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
  • Support projects, events, seminars, and conferences as required
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure effective administrative systems are in place
  • Assist with complaints, committee reports, and other governance-related activities where necessary
  • Provide support and cover within the wider administration team during periods of absence

Skills & Experience

  • Administrative, PA, or executive support experience within a busy environment
  • Experience managing multiple priorities and working to tight deadlines
  • Strong diary management and organisational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to build positive working relationships with stakeholders at all levels
  • Experience handling confidential and sensitive information
  • Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to work independently, use initiative, and remain calm under pressure
  • Minute-taking experience and strong attention to detail
  • Knowledge or experience of Local Government or public sector environments would be advantageous

Pay: £14.82 per hour

Benefits:

  • On-site parking

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dorchester

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