Leader & Cabinet Support Officer

Job Details

• Pay Level: £36,508 - £40,958 (fully inclusive of local weighting allowance)
• Contract Type:
  Permanent
• Working Hours:
  
  37 hour per week
• Location:
  
  Observatory House, Slough/Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week in the office)
• DBS requirement:
  Basic

Are you a highly organised, politically aware and confident support professional who thrives at the heart of a busy, high‑profile environment? This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting Slough Borough Council’s Leader, Cabinet Members and councillors as they deliver services and priorities for local residents.

As our Leader and Cabinet Support Officer, you will provide high‑quality administrative, diary, correspondence and casework support, helping elected Members work effectively, stay informed and engage confidently with colleagues, partners and the community. You will be part of a fast‑paced Democratic Services environment where discretion, judgment, attention to detail and excellent relationship‑building skills are essential.

You will manage correspondence and telephone enquiries, coordinate diaries, support meetings and events, prepare briefings and undertake apolitical research. Working closely with councillors and officers across the Council, you will need to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment and manage competing priorities with accuracy, professionalism and attention to detail.

Knowledge of local government structures and decision‑making processes would be helpful, but what matters most is your ability to stay organised, communicate clearly, use sound judgment and provide calm, proactive support in a role where no two days are the same.

• Annual leave: 26 days per year (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days after 2–5 years of service and 33 days after 5 years.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks
• Tax‑free childcare and childcare services
• Season ticket loan to help with travel costs
• Competitive salary
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Supportive environment encouraging growth and innovation

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and interview. Contact the Recruitment Team at  for assistance.

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. All posts will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks.

Slough Borough Council celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and foster a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.