Executive Personal Assistant

Job Introduction

Business Support Opportunities (Executive Personal Assistant)

• Salary: £32,597 (Grade 7)
• Hours: 37
• Contract Types: Fixed Term (6 months)
• Locations: Lincoln (County Offices)
• Closing Date: Midnight, Wednesday 24th September 2025
• Interviews:  Monday 29th September 2025

An exciting full time opportunity has developed in Business Support generating a new Executive Personal Assistant position.

The role will be fast paced and will include providing a dedicated PA support service to the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority key roles, the Mayor, Chief Operating Officer. and Deputy Director.

The PA role will be required to develop strong close working relationships with other districts, key partners and stakeholders, establishing clear lines of communication between, Lincolnshire, North and Norh East Lincolnshire. 

No two days will be the same, dealing with high level (internal and external) sensitive/political and confidential matters of the moment. The ability to multitask, juggle conflicting priorities, have excellent time management skills and attention to detail especially preparing official documents and reports. You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with government officials and community members.

Key responsibilities:

• Schedule Management: Organise and maintain calendars, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Communication: Act as a point of contact between the executive leads and internal/external stakeholders, handling phone calls, emails, and other correspondence. Liaison with MPs, County Councils, Minister offices at Government level
• Meeting Coordination: Arrange and coordinate meetings and events, prepare agendas, and ensure all necessary materials are available for discussions on local governance, policy-making, and community projects.
• Document Preparation: Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents, related to local government initiatives and public policies, supporting complaints and FOI requests
• Travel Arrangements: Plan and book travel, including conferences, events, accommodation, and transport.
• Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information with discretion, particularly regarding local government strategies and community relations. Where appropriate seeking advice and guidance from relevant and appropriate combined authority partners. 
• Project Management: Assist with project-based work, including community development projects, public consultations, and inter-authority collaborations.

Next steps

If this sounds like the right role and place for you, then please read through the full job description, identifying where your skills and experience meet the requirements, together with the other supporting documents, before submitting your application.

Want to know more? You can contact Alison Sullivan via email: alison.sullivan@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Applications close on 24th September 2025 and interviews will be held on Monday 29th September.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements of RQF Level 6.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Fluency Duty 

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.