Executive Support Officer for the Director of Housing

Pertemps London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government department in Greater London seeks an Executive Support Officer to provide high-level support to the Director of Housing. The role involves managing communications, coordinating meetings, and ensuring the smooth operation of the Housing service. Ideal candidates must have exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities. This hybrid position offers the chance to contribute to an inclusive borough focused on exceptional housing services for residents.

Qualifications

• Proactive and motivated individual ready to take ownership of a varied workload.
• Ability to deal with senior officers, councillors, and residents discreetly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support to the Director of Housing.
• Manage inboxes, diaries, and key communications.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, and follow-up actions.
• Support events, casework, and Freedom of Information requests.

Skills

Exceptional organisation skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Confidence with MS Office

Job description

Executive Support Officer – Director of Housing

Location : Hammersmith & Fulham (Hybrid : Office Mon–Thu, Remote Fri)

Department : Housing & Economy

Join a team that’s shaping the future of housing in one of London’s most forward-thinking boroughs. As Executive Support Officer, you’ll provide high-level, confidential, and professional support to the Director of Housing — helping deliver services that make a real difference to residents.

You’ll be the Director’s first point of contact, managing communications, emails, and meetings with precision and professionalism. From coordinating major events and management boards to keeping projects and casework on track, you’ll play a vital role in keeping the Housing service running smoothly.

We’re looking for someone with exceptional organisation skills, strong attention to detail, and a calm, solution-focused approach. You’ll need excellent written and verbal communication skills, confidence with MS Office, and the ability to deal with senior officers, councillors, and residents discreetly and effectively.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and motivated individual ready to take ownership of a varied workload and work closely with senior leaders.

What you’ll do :

• Provide executive support to the Director of Housing.
• Manage inboxes, diaries, and key communications.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, and follow-up actions.
• Support events, casework, and Freedom of Information requests.
• Promote equality, inclusion, and excellent customer service.

Why join us :

At Hammersmith & Fulham, we’re proud to be one of London’s most inclusive boroughs — a place where fairness, equity, and opportunity shape everything we do.

Full Job Spec available

Apply now to build your career in local government — supporting the Director of Housing to deliver exceptional housing services for the people of Hammersmith & Fulham