Job Description

Job Introduction
The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking to appoint a Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO, to join the Executive Office team.
You will be vital member of the Executive Office team, providing proactive, high-quality executive and administrative support to the CEO and the Manager of the Executive Office. This role ensures the smooth functioning of the CEO's Office, enabling the delivery of Mayoral priorities and supporting the organisation's strategic objectives.
You will be a trusted support to the CEO, reliable and professional, able to anticipate potential challenges and implement effective solutions promptly. You will have strong political awareness, capable of managing sensitive information and navigating complex stakeholder relationships through effective and confident communication.
You will be expected to work flexibly, use judgement and personal initiative to prioritise tasks and forward plan whilst managing a busy and changing workload, to ensure that high quality administration and executive support is consistently provided.
If this sounds like your next role, please click on the apply button below and tell us why you would be a great fit. Please see the job description for more information.
The interviews are planned to be held w/c 17th November. Please note this may be subject to change.
The closing date for this role is 11th November
About the Company
Our Offer
Alongside the opportunity to lead change, drive strategic initiatives, and make a real difference in the West of England, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous or reckonable service. There is also the option to increase your annual leave with our annual leave purchase scheme.
• 1 day of paid leave each year to volunteer
• Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 15.3%
• Flexible, family friendly and hybrid working options to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We follow a hybrid working model with typically 2 or 3 days in the office each week
• Reduced bus fare travel across the West of England

The West of England is an amazing part of the world to live and work. We are based in a new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, close to Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.
The salary for this role is 38, 220 - 41, 771. This is the full-time equivalent salary, and will be pro-rata for part-time. We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments for external candidates typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.
We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering you to thrive in your career. We prioritise your growth and success by providing a diverse range of learning and development opportunities. Our goal is to keep you motivated, equipped with essential skills, and confident in delivering excellent services.
Good Employment Charter
As a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter and accredited Living Wage Employer, we're committed to creating a diverse environment where all our employees can thrive. We make sure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and we particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Resourcing Team at . We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.
Please note this vacancy may close early or be extended depending on the number of applications so please don't wait to apply. If you have started your application, we'll give you notice of the new closing date by email.
From a recruitment agency? We're not engaging with agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, with no obligation to pay agency fees.

Skills Required