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Ref no:
ERN06421
Published:
24/06/2026
Closes:
19/07/2026
Location:
Council Headquarters, Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, East Renfrewshire, G46 6UG
Salary:
£39,344 - £43,706 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Advert

We are looking for a highly motivated and proactive Executive Assistant who is committed and takes pride in enabling effective, values-driven leadership. Working at the heart of the Chief Executive’s Office, you will provide high-level support to the chief executive and other senior leaders, helping to ensure transparent, accountable decision-making that delivers positive outcomes for our communities.

This is a pivotal role requiring sound judgement, discretion, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to operate with autonomy in a fast-paced, politically aware environment. You will provide administrative support coordinating key governance processes, managing complex information flows and ensuring leaders are fully briefed and supported to deliver the Council’s priorities, while contributing to continuous improvement and the modernisation of how we work

This post is subject to a Level 1 Disclosure Check.

For details of our employment policies and terms and conditions, please visit our Council Careers page https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/careers

East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new 15-year Community Planning Partnership vision called ‘A Place to Grow’. Please follow this link https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/placetogrow to watch a video and read our full plan which sets out our shared hopes and aspirations between now and 2040 so that East Renfrewshire is a place where everyone can flourish, thrive and grow.

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

Please note - East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.

References – during your application form completion you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer. It is also a requirement that the referees are your previous/current managers and are not the details of work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees. Please note only work email addresses for referees will be accepted. Please contact hrdirect@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk with any questions.

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