Cabinet Support Officer: Policy & Public Service (Flex)

Hammersmith & Fulham Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hammersmith & Fulham Council is seeking a Cabinet Support Officer to provide trusted policy and administrative support to two or three Cabinet Members. You will manage diaries, prepare briefings and papers, and coordinate meetings and visits, ensuring timely, accurate advice.

You will work with senior leaders, council services and external partners, using sound judgement to identify issues and deliver concise responses while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience providing high-quality administrative support to senior stakeholders, including diary, inbox, meeting and correspondence management.
• Understanding of local government structures and ability to work in a politically sensitive environment.
• Ability to analyse complex information and turn it into concise, accurate briefings and correspondence for different audiences.
• Organised, dependable and able to balance competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Build trusted relationships with colleagues at all levels and adopt a collaborative, solution-focused approach.
• Committed to excellent public service and improving outcomes for residents and communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to Cabinet Members, including diary, inbox and correspondence management.
• Prepare agendas, papers and briefings for Cabinet meetings and site visits.
• Coordinate meetings, site visits and travel arrangements as required by Cabinet Members.
• Record actions, track follow-ups and ensure commitments are followed through.
• Analyse information and draft responses for various audiences with appropriate political sensitivity.

Skills

Diary management

Stakeholder management

Policy briefings

Political sensitivity

Organised & reliable

Public service focus

Job description

Hammersmith & Fulham Council is seeking a Cabinet Support Officer to provide trusted policy and administrative support to two or three Cabinet Members. You will manage diaries, prepare briefings and papers, and coordinate meetings and visits, ensuring timely, accurate advice.

You will work with senior leaders, council services and external partners, using sound judgement to identify issues and deliver concise responses while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.