Executive Support Officer

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Terms and Conditions:
Full time, Permanent, 37 hours per week
Department:
Chief Executive’s

Closing Date:
Friday 31 st July 2026

Shortlisting Date:
Week Commencing 3 rd August 2026
Interview Date:
Week Commencing 10 th August 2026

Are you an experienced administrator looking for your next exciting challenge? Do you thrive in a fast-packed environment where your organisation, communication and relationship building skills truly make a difference?

If so, come and join us as an Executive Support Officer within the Office of the Chief Executive where you will be supporting the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of the Council, supporting services that make a difference to our staff and residents.

What makes this role special

You will work closely with the Chief Executive and Strategic Directors providing a unique opportunity to support the Council’s strategic leadership and decision-making across the organisation.

Whatyou’llbe doing

• Be the first point of contact into the department
• Provide high quality executive support to senior leaders
• Manage complexdiarieswith confidence
• Produce accurate, professional minutes for strategic meetings
• Communicate effectively with leaders, executive members,and colleagues across the council
• Support meetings,include planning and co-ordination across the department

Whilst diary management and meeting support form the core of the role,you willalso work with the wider Office of the Chief Executive’s Team. This will give you the opportunity to understand and participate in corporate council functions and governance processes.

Whoare welooking for

Someone who is:

• A strong communicator, both verbally and written
• Highly organised and able to work under pressure
• Confident in building positive working relationships
• Adaptable, proactive and eager to learn
• Able to act on initiative
• Comfortable working with senior leaders and handling sensitive information

Working arrangements

We offer a hybrid working arrangement of 80% office-based and 20% home-based working, subject to service requirements. New starters will be required to complete a six-month probationary period working full-time in the office prior to starting hybrid working.

This is a full time,37-hourrole,Monday – Friday.