Executive Support Officer

Job Title

Executive Support Officer

37

HC6 £ 28,142 - £32,162 Per annum

Permanent

16/01/2026

27/01/2026

We are looking to recruit an Executive Support Officer to join the Corporate Support team. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team within a high‑profile environment.

• Provide in‑depth administrative and secretarial support at Director/Head of Service level, enabling them to carry out their duties effectively and meet all obligations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver direct support to at least two senior staff members.
• Organise meetings, prepare agendas and relevant papers, schedule diaries, take minutes and action logs, raise purchase requisitions, and maintain efficient team files and records.
• Assist with specific projects as required.

The successful candidate should have an enthusiasm for working in a fast‑paced environment and the confidence to deal with highly sensitive matters professionally and in line with the council’s policies.

This is a great opportunity for experienced and efficient individuals to provide a high level of support and help achieve optimum performance within the team.

• A competitive salary and holiday entitlement.
• Access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, including the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Clear career progression pathways.
• 31 days’ annual leave (pro‑rata) plus bank holidays; additional 10 days purchaseable during the request period.
• Flexible working options, including job‑sharing, part‑time hours and agile working.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling.
• Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements).
• Wide range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits with savings, cashback and discounts.

Herefordshire is big‑hearted, welcoming and friendly. We have strong and independent communities and an idyllic countryside, situated in the South West Midlands and bordering Wales. Our council priorities focus on People, Place, Growth and Transformation to deliver sustainable growth and improve quality of life across the county.

• We interview candidates who indicate a disability, in support of the Disability Confident scheme.
• We support Armed Forces Veterans and Reservists as part of the Armed Forces Covenant.
• We support Herefordshire care leavers.

Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: .

We encourage our employees to feel empowered and use their voices to embrace diversity and inclusivity. We have eight employee network groups that support and build community. For more information on our Employee Network Groups, please visit

To apply, upload an up‑to‑date CV and complete the application form demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role. Include reference to the job description and person specification or role profile. If shortlisted, Hoople Resourcing will contact you via email to arrange your interview. Good luck – we’re looking forward to meeting you!