Executive Support Officer – Leader & Cabinet Members

Civic Recruitment Limited; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited in Slough is seeking an experienced administrative professional to provide high-quality support to the Leader, Cabinet Members and nominated Councillors on a 3-month contract. You will coordinate diary management, handle correspondence, meetings and events, and act as a key liaison across the Council.

The role requires political awareness, discretion with confidential information, excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative, support officer or executive assistant roles.
• Ability to manage complex administrative tasks and office systems.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong diary management and scheduling experience.
• Ability to handle confidential information in a politically sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to the Leader, Cabinet Members and nominated Councillors.
• Manage correspondence, enquiries and telephone calls on behalf of the Leader's Office.
• Provide diary management and scheduling support.
• Organise meetings, appointments and engagements.
• Coordinate responses to enquiries and service requests.
• Record actions and ensure follow-up activities are completed.

Skills

Diary management

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder management

Records management

Governance basics

Education

GCSE English (Grade 4/C or above)

Further or higher education qualification

Knowledge of Local Government structures

Tools

Microsoft Office

Diary management tools

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited in Slough is seeking an experienced administrative professional to provide high-quality support to the Leader, Cabinet Members and nominated Councillors on a 3-month contract. You will coordinate diary management, handle correspondence, meetings and events, and act as a key liaison across the Council.

The role requires political awareness, discretion with confidential information, excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.