Executive Assistant - 2026043/044


Company:	JNCC Support Co
Salary:	£28,558
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Peterborough, PE2 8YY
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Jul 2026
Closing date:	11 Aug 2026

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Summary

Post background:

The Executive Assistant is a trusted and proactive professional who provides high-quality administrative and operational support to a Chief Officer, and pooled support to Directors. This role contributes to the smooth running of leadership activities and helps ensure alignment with organisational goals.

Post Duties:

The postholders responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Executive support:

• Anticipate executive needs and proactively manage priorities.

• Manage diaries, travel arrangements, and correspondence as required for the Chief Officer.

• Schedule meetings and coordinate logistics, ensuring timely preparation of agendas, briefings, and minutes following standard processes.

• Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion according to the Data Protection Act 2018 (UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Government Classification Statuses.

• Contribute to the effective use of executive time through prioritisation and coordination.

• Support the delivery of assigned executive and non-executive board logistics, including meeting coordination and document preparation.

• Assist in tracking actions and ensuring timely follow-up.

• Deputise for other team members during periods of leave and provide executive administration support to Directors as part of a team.

Communications and stakeholder engagement:

• Draft and format internal and external communications as required.

• Act as a point of contact between the Chief Officer and internal/external stakeholders.

• Support consistent messaging and information flow across the leadership team and internal stakeholders.

Project and event support:

• Provide proactive support for key programmes and initiatives.

• Assist in planning and coordinating strategic events and engagements.

• Monitor progress and escalate issues where necessary.

Quality service and process improvement:

• Maintain relevant systems and internal processes.

• Identify opportunities for improving administrative efficiency.

• Support procurement and contract oversight as required.

• Contribute to a positive organisational culture.

This job description is subject to change, in response to the evolving needs of the organisation and its objectives.

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