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One of my local government clients is seeking a proactive and experienced Executive Support Assistant to provide dedicated administrative and executive-level support to two Directors within the Climate, Homes and Economy directorate.

This hybrid role (3 days in the office, 2 remote) is ideal for someone with strong public sector experience who thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide reliable and confidential executive support to two Directors

• Manage complex diaries and inboxes

• Prepare meeting packs and take accurate meeting notes

• Act as a liaison between Directors and key internal/external stakeholders

• Collaborate with the wider Executive Support Team to ensure seamless service delivery

• Provide cover and team support where required

Requirements:

• Essential: Previous experience in a local authority or council setting

• High-level administrative, organisational and communication skills

• Proven experience in diary management and stakeholder engagement

• Confident minute-taker and adaptable team player

• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Jaun at Coyle Personnel Ltd.

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Job Title: Executive Support Assistant

Posting Start Date: 14/10/2025

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required have also been included. Workplace role categories describe our approach to workplace attendance

Salary: £36,900 - £40,850 per annum inclusive of Inner London Weighting

Contractual Hours: 35 hours per week

Basis: Full-Time, Permanent

Workplace category: Hybrid

Attachments: Job Information Pack

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Executive Support Assistant

Workplace Attendance Category for this role is: -

Hybrid – you'll be expected to be in the office at least 3 days per week or 60% of your working time in the office.

The City of London Corporation is the City of opportunities, diversity, social impact and commercial influence. Our work touches lives not just in the Square Mile or even in London, but across the UK and beyond. We provide care and support to people in the City of London. Everything from housing, education and social care to health, leisure and education. It's about making sure everyone can live independently, healthily, and achieve their ambitions.

As an Executive Support Assistant you'll play a key role in maintaining all organisational and administrative aspects of the Directorate Leadership Team and its elected members. From meticulously detailing diary appointments and meetings to taking minutes and dealing with general enquiries. You'll provide the highest quality support to a range of individuals, ensuring all relevant people are properly briefed, prepared and organised for their daily tasks.

With demonstrable experience successfully working in an administrative setting, you'll have the ability to take minutes, arrange diaries, answer relevant correspondence, and draft reports and letters. You'll prioritise tasks instinctively, manage your time effectively, and feel equally comfortable communicating tactfully in person and in writing.

Experience in processing requests made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 would be an advantage but is not essential.

In addition to a competitive salary and membership of the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, you can look forward to an all-round package of life-improving benefits and offers – from interest-free season ticket and bicycle loans to discounts on health and wellbeing, arts and culture.

The City of London Corporation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.

Closing date: 12 noon on 31 October 2025

Provisional Interview date: 12 November 2025

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The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.

Because our roles are so varied, we don't have a 'one size fits all' policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you'll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It's important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.

For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide here .

We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we're meeting our attendance needs.

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• Manage executive calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating appointments.
• Arrange complex domestic and international travel.
• Prepare agendas, minutes, and presentations for meetings.
• Handle correspondence and manage incoming/outgoing communications.
• Maintain organised filing systems, both digital and physical.
• Conduct research and prepare reports as required.
• Act as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders.
• Manage office supplies and maintain an efficient administrative workflow.

• Proven experience as a Senior Administrative Officer, Executive Assistant, or similar role.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Workspace.
• Experience with virtual meeting and collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Teams, Slack).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a remote environment.

About the Role:

One of my local government clientsis seeking an experienced Executive Support Manager to lead and manage the Chief Officer Support Service, providing high-level support to Executive Directors and the Strategic Directorate Teams .

This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring efficient and professional delivery of executive support services, managing a team of personal assistants, and acting as a strategic advisor to the Executive Directors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage a team of Executive PAs

• Provide direct strategic support to Executive Directors, including horizon scanning, commissioning briefs, and stakeholder management

• Coordinate Cabinet Member briefings and act as liaison for councillors, stakeholders, and internal teams

• Draft, review, and commission briefing materials for internal/external meetings

• Maintain information protocols and lead cross-departmental coordination

• Use political awareness and judgement to manage sensitive communications

• Deliver strategic priorities and support high-level decision making across the Directorate

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in a senior EA/Executive Support or Business Management role

• Line management of business support or PA teams

• Strong organisational and leadership skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working within a local authority , council or political environment

• Confidence dealing with senior stakeholders, MPs, councillors, and directors

If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Jaun at Coyle Personnel Ltd.

About the Role:

One of my local government clientsis seeking an experienced Executive Support Manager to lead and manage the Chief Officer Support Service, providing high-level support to Executive Directors and the Strategic Directorate Teams .

This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring efficient and professional delivery of executive support services, managing a team of personal assistants, and acting as a strategic advisor to the Executive Directors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage a team of Executive PAs

• Provide direct strategic support to Executive Directors, including horizon scanning, commissioning briefs, and stakeholder management

• Coordinate Cabinet Member briefings and act as liaison for councillors, stakeholders, and internal teams

• Draft, review, and commission briefing materials for internal/external meetings

• Maintain information protocols and lead cross-departmental coordination

• Use political awareness and judgement to manage sensitive communications

• Deliver strategic priorities and support high-level decision making across the Directorate

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in a senior EA/Executive Support or Business Management role

• Line management of business support or PA teams

• Strong organisational and leadership skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working within a local authority , council or political environment

• Confidence dealing with senior stakeholders, MPs, councillors, and directors

If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Jaun at Coyle Personnel Ltd.

• Manage and maintain complex executive calendars, coordinating meetings and appointments across time zones.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, and ground transportation; prepare detailed travel itineraries.
• Screen and prioritize incoming communications (emails, calls, mail), acting as a liaison and gatekeeper.
• Prepare, proofread, and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents.
• Manage expense reporting and reimbursement processes.
• Organize and prepare materials for meetings, including agendas and background information; take meeting minutes and track action items.
• Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Provide general administrative support, including filing, document management, and office organization.

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Senior Administrative Assistant, or in a similar role supporting senior-level management.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual collaboration tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
• Ability to work independently and proactively, with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Are you a systems-savvy problem solver looking for your next career step? We’re looking for a Sales Operations Executive to join our close-knit team at Canvas8.

Whether you’ve supported sales or marketing operations, managed CRMs, or simply love working with systems and data, your skills could be exactly what we need. In this role, you’ll be hands-on with tools such as HubSpot, Clay and LinkedIn, partnering with our teams to get the most out of the systems they use every day. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your expertise in sales and marketing operations, build cross-team relationships and take ownership of systems that drive the business forward. You’ll be welcomed into a collaborative, supportive environment where your curiosity and initiative are valued, and you’ll have the chance to grow your career in sales operations and CRM management.

About us

We are Canvas8, a strategic insights practice operating out of London, New York, Los Angeles, Singapore and Manila. We help our clients understand people so they can make better business decisions.

Our work investigates the hidden insights in everyday life – from the psychology of boredom to teenage make-up rituals to why Barbiecore is a Gen Y thing – and makes them meaningful for brands. Our team is a blend of disciplines and skills – from psychology to journalism and anthropology to behavioural economics. What unites them is a desire to understand people and a passion for delivering outstanding work.

About the role

As a Sales Operations Executive, you’ll be the driving force behind the smooth running of our sales and marketing systems at Canvas8. You’ll work closely with the Systems Operations Manager and Chief of Staff, ensuring tools such as HubSpot, Lemlist, Clay, SmartLead and LinkedIn are set up, maintained and optimised to support our sales and marketing goals. Your role will be central to keeping our processes efficient, data accurate and compliance standards high.

You’ll support teams across sales, marketing and membership to champion the success of the systems. From troubleshooting issues and maintaining data hygiene to documenting processes and supporting training, you’ll take ownership of the details that make our systems work. By spotting potential issues early and identifying opportunities for improvement, you’ll help Canvas8 get the maximum value from our systems while building strong relationships across the business.

Day-to-day

• Business as Usual
• Manage daily system operations, including troubleshooting bugs and resolving access issues
• Execute key actions in periodic sales, marketing processes or campaign go-to-market plans
• Proactively ensure data syncs and system processes are running efficiently and accurately to enable our marketing and sales teams to hit their targets
• Team Support
• Support the users of sales systems across marketing, membership and sales teams, including training initiatives and the creation of process documentation
• Build strong working relationships across departments to align technical and operational needs
• Communicate clearly with teams and stakeholders, ensuring visibility on system performance and updates
• Projects
• Support the delivery of projects within the Operations Roadmap
• Liaise with the development team and Systems Operations Manager to identify and deliver process optimisations or updates
• Compliance
• Undertake periodic system audits and data hygiene checks
• Champion compliance, accuracy and best practices across all sales systems

About you

You love working with data and technology and feel at home navigating complex systems. You have a natural curiosity for how things work and the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems efficiently. Whether it’s learning a new tool or understanding a workflow, you’re motivated to figure out the best solution and make it work seamlessly.

Attention to detail comes naturally to you. You take pride in accuracy, spotting issues before they become problems and ensuring processes and data are maintained to the highest standards. You’re organised and able to juggle multiple priorities, keeping everything on track without losing sight of the finer details.

You’re driven, self-motivated and unafraid of tackling tasks, including data hygiene or routine audits. You bring energy and enthusiasm to the role, approaching each challenge with a problem-solving mindset. Above all, you’re passionate about making systems work better, creating smooth processes and having a tangible impact on the business.

Requirements

• 2 to 3 years’ experience with sales or marketing systems (CRM or similar)
• Comfortable working with software, technology and data, with a strong understanding of system workflows
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and compliance
• Strong problem-solving skills, able to troubleshoot and improve processes independently
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities and projects
• Clear communicator, able to build relationships and explain technical concepts
• Curious and self-motivated, eager to learn and develop in the role

Benefits

• Hybrid working (2 days at the office) with flexible start times
• 29 days paid holiday (including bank hols)
• Interest-free ‘Life Unlock Loan’ for lump sum payments (rental deposits, sponsorship etc)
• A personalised career development plan
• Access to physical and mental wellbeing support, including two ‘Mental Wealth’ days
• Pension, life insurance, cashback private health plan and cycle scheme
• Summer Fridays, seasonal benefits and lots of staff socials
• A friendly and welcoming team (pooches included)

If you think this sounds like a good fit, apply by outlining why below and attaching your CV.

At Canvas8, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation. We're committed to creating an inclusive space where every individual is valued. Join us in a workplace that celebrates differences – race, gender, age and beyond – fueling our creativity and competitive edge. We actively seek diverse talents and provide equal opportunities, free from discrimination. Shape your future with us, where diversity isn't just a value, but a key to our success.

Customer Support Executive
Location: Feltham Salary: 32,000 - 35,000

Are you ready to make a real impact in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment? We're looking for a proactive and driven Customer Support Executive who can ensure every order is delivered on time, in full , and to the highest standard.

In this exciting role, you'll be a key player in creating a seamless customer journey from order placement to final delivery. Working closely with Sales, Operations, Stock Control, and Transport teams, you'll ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes while delivering exceptional service on the front line.

If you're a natural problem solver, an excellent communicator, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow and shine.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Managing day-to-day order fulfilment with precision and care
• Proactively resolving issues to keep things running smoothly
• Acting as a key point of contact for customers, ensuring a frictionless experience
• Keeping clients informed and updated with clear, timely communication
• Supporting process improvements and operational efficiency
• Building strong relationships with customers and internal teams

What You'll Need:

• A strong customer-first mindset
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Problem-solving ability and creative thinking
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Good commercial awareness and team spirit
• Confident using Microsoft Office and Outlook

If you're passionate about delivering service excellence and want to be part of a supportive, high-performing team, apply now.

This is a varied role in a busy Account Management Team and involves building and maintaining client relationships by delivering an exceptional level of customer service.

Main responsibilities:-

• Acting as the main day-to-day point of contact for all clients
• To progress orders advising clients of any change
• Generate and issue new contracts and monitor return
• To handle and solve all client queries in a prompt and professional manner
• To manage and/or generate monthly customer invoicing and recharges
• To generate and authorise external supplier orders
• To produce regular and ‘ad-hoc’ client reports within defined time-scales

It is essential that you have previous experience within either Account Management or Sales Administration. You must also possess exceptional levels of customer care, strong IT skills and be an organised administrator. The ability to problem solve and work effectively as part of a team are also key to this role.