Executive Support Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Stafford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading council is seeking a highly organised Executive Support Officer to provide administrative support to senior leadership. This part-time role (22 hours/week) until March 2026 involves managing schedules and confidential information, making flexibility essential. Candidates should possess strong organisational skills and a proactive attitude.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Access to rewards and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience of support at a senior level.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive administrative support to the Leadership Team.
• Managing schedules, meetings, and communications effectively.
• Handling confidential information with discretion.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Multitasking Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are a centrally led administrative function offering high-quality business support across the organisation.

Are you a highly organised and proactive professional looking to make a significant impact? We are seeking an exceptional Executive Support Officer working 3 days a week (22 hours) on a fixed-term basis until 31st March 2026, primarily on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Flexibility is important. The role is office-based with flexible home working arrangements based on business needs.

Main Responsibilities

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Executive Support Officer with a 'can-do' attitude to join the team. You will work closely with our Senior Leadership/Wider Leadership Teams, providing an exceptional level of support and regularly engaging with other areas of the Council. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of Staffordshire County Council, we want to hear from you!

• Providing comprehensive administrative support to the Leadership Team/Wider Leadership Team.
• Managing schedules, meetings, and communications effectively.
• Handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Minuting of internal and external meetings face-to-face and via Microsoft Teams.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience of support at a senior level.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• A 'can-do' attitude to join the team.
• Experience in taking accurate action notes of meetings, including in-house and multi-agency meetings.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• We’re happy to talk flexible working.

Proposed interview date is Wednesday 16th July 2025, to be held face-to-face in Staffordshire Place 1 in Stafford. Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications, so consider applying anyway. For an informal chat about the role, please contact Denise Hasketh, Team Leader at [e-mail].

Our Recruitment Process

We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council. Our values, created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice, sit at the heart of our People Strategy. We foster a strong community spirit, pride in our work, and a forward-looking ambition for a better future. We offer a supportive working environment that promotes achieving your full potential and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a staff member, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire.

Our Commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation, a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer, and supports care leavers. We offer a guaranteed interview if your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.