Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant Location: Civic Offices, Bridge Street (with travel to other sites)
Rate: £17.47 per hour (PAYE)
Contract: 3 months (with potential to extend)
Service/Directorate: Policy, Performance & Customer Services – Resources

Make a Real Impact at the Heart of Reading We’re looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to play a pivotal role in supporting Reading’s Senior Leadership Group (SLG). This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior decision-makers, helping to deliver the Council’s Corporate Plan and shaping outcomes for our residents.

If you’re a highly organised, proactive professional who thrives on managing competing priorities and building strong relationships, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Acting as the first point of contact on behalf of SLG members – handling enquiries with confidence, diplomacy, and discretion.
  
  
• Owning complex diary management and scheduling – planning up to three months ahead to maximise productivity and balance priorities.
  
  
• Leading the organisation of meetings and events, from arranging logistics and preparing agendas to following up on actions.
  
  
• Keeping everything running smoothly – tracking actions, ensuring deadlines are met, and providing clear briefings and updates.
  
  
• Building strong, positive relationships with colleagues, Members, partners, and external stakeholders.
  
  
• Supporting colleagues across directorates, providing cover during peaks of activity or absence.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Proven EA/PA experience supporting senior leaders, ideally within a large or complex organisation.
  
  
• A natural organiser with exceptional time management skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
  
  
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to interact at all levels.
  
  
• Discretion and integrity, handling sensitive information with care.
  
  
• Tech-savvy with solid Microsoft Office skills and confidence using digital systems.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-profile team driving positive change for Reading’s communities.
  
  
• Gain exposure to senior decision-making in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
  
  
• Work flexibly across different offices and service areas.
  
  
• An opportunity to demonstrate initiative, ownership, and impact in a role that truly matters.
  
  Apply Now Service Care Solutions is proud to assist in this recruitment campaign. If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered, please apply now or reach out directly to discuss the role in more detail.
  Harry Greenhalgh
  Specialist Recruiter – Youth Justice
  Service Care Solutions
  harry.greenhalgh@servicecare.org.uk
  01772 208962