Executive Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in England seeks an Executive Officer to support its Directorate of Economy and Infrastructure. This role involves providing high-level support, managing correspondence, and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong diary and email management skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The position offers a hybrid working model and excellent professional development opportunities.

Benefits

26 days paid holiday

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional learning opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Proactive, flexible and professional with strong diary and email management skills.
• Excellent engagement and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive support to the Strategic Director and Assistant Directors.
• Prioritize tasks and manage deadlines with discretion.
• Engage with stakeholders to support delivery of priorities.
• Deliver proactive support in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Diary management

Email management

Engagement skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Customer-focused approach

Job description

Job Overview

Job Title: Executive Officer
Salary: £29,832 - £31,877 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Wildwood
Team: Business Support
Working arrangements: Hybrid, minimum of 2 days in the office on Tuesday and Thursday
Contract: Permanent

This is a great chance to join Worcestershire County Council and be part of a passionate and forward thinking team.

Supporting the Directorate of Economy and Infrastructure, we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Executive Officer with a “can do” attitude to join the team. You will need to be a proactive, flexible and professional individual and able to multi-task with a positive and proactive approach. You will work closely with the Strategic Director for Economy & Infrastructure and the Assistant Directors, providing an exceptional level of support, and regularly engage with other areas of the Council.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident individual to progress within a friendly working environment. Excellent diary and email management skills are crucial to this role, alongside a keenness to problem solve and provide confidential support. You will have excellent engagement and organizational skills and a desire to support a wide range of services.

Experience: Experience in a similar role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive support to the Strategic Director for Economy & Infrastructure and the Assistant Directors; manage calendars and correspondence; coordinate communications with other areas of the Council.
• Proactively multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines; exercise discretion and confidentiality.
• Engage with stakeholders across the Council and related services to support delivery of priorities.
• Problem solve and deliver professional, proactive support in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Proactive, flexible and professional with strong diary and email management skills.
• Excellent engagement and organizational skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Willingness to provide confidential support and to work across teams.

Benefits

• Great Holiday Entitlement: 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff), rising to 31 days after 5 years. If you currently have more holiday elsewhere, we may match up to 31 days if you join without a break.
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with career-average benefits.
• Professional Learning & Development: Learning and development opportunities to progress within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid working to support work-life balance where possible.

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 28/09/2025

Anticipated Interview Date: w/c 06/10/2025; 45 min in-person interview plus 30 min final Teams interview (date TBC).

Attached documents: Executive Officer – JD and PS (doc)