Job SearchExecutive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Posted 28th January 2026

REFERENCE

28515_1769621401

Location
Ipswich, Suffolk
Salary
Up to£19.23/hr
Job Type
Temporary

Job title: Executive Support Officer

Hourly rate: £19.23

Working hours: 37 Monday-Friday

Location: Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX/ Hybrid

Contract: Until end of March with review for extension

Job Overview:

Opus People Solutions are recruiting for an Executive Support Officer to provide efficient, effective and professional support to strategic officers in the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer and Leaders of Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils.

The post holder will provide effective communications and liaison between relevant Directorates, with the strategic officers in SLT, Joint Council Leaders and Members, external bodies, Members of Parliament, Government Departments, partners and other stakeholders.

You will be overseeing administration, managing diaries, arranging & attending board meetings, implementing procedures & projects, and providing continuous cover across the executive support team.

What we're looking for:

  • Proven experience support at Chief Executive level in the public sector
  • Ability to prioritise, filter and escalate issues
  • Confident in complex diary management
  • NVQ in Business Administration and Full UK Driving licence would be advantageous

If you are an experienced PA looking for your next opportunity, please apply now!

Apply today

Share this job

Ready to get in touch?Let's talk.

Speak to our team today and let's shape your hiring or career journey.
Get in Touch

Our Partners

Partner 1
Partner 2
Partner 3
Partner 4
Partner 5