Leader and Cabinet Support Officer

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

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Job Information

City Slough

Province Slough

Postal Code SL1

Job Description

3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality administrative, diary management and casework support to the Leader, Cabinet Members and nominated Councillors, ensuring the effective operation of member support functions and democratic processes.

The postholder will coordinate correspondence, manage diaries, support meetings and events, undertake research and briefing work, and act as a key liaison between Councillors, officers, community groups and external stakeholders. The role requires excellent organisational skills, political awareness and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Key Responsibilities

Member & Executive Support

• 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.

Casework & Research Support

• Provide casework support to Councillors and Cabinet Members.
• Undertake research and gather information on a range of issues.
• Prepare briefings, reports and background papers.
• Obtain information and advice from Council officers where required.
• Support Councillors in responding to constituent enquiries and issues.

Meetings & Events

• Plan, organise and support meetings and events.
• Prepare agendas, documentation and meeting papers.
• Clerk meetings where required.
• Support preparations for:
  • Cabinet Meetings
  • Council Meetings
  • Briefings
  • Community Engagement Events
• Record actions and ensure follow-up activities are completed.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build effective working relationships with:
  • Councillors
  • Senior Officers
  • Community Groups
  • Voluntary Organisations
  • Residents
  • External Stakeholders
• Act as a professional point of contact for enquiries and requests.
• Maintain positive working relationships across the Council.

Democratic & Corporate Support

• Support the work of Democratic Services.
• Assist with:
  • Complaints Handling
  • Freedom of Information Requests
  • Subject Access Requests
  • Member Records Management
• Support election-related activities where required.
• Provide support during civil emergencies or corporate response situations.

Administration & Governance

• Maintain accurate records and information systems.
• Ensure compliance with Data Protection and confidentiality requirements.
• Handle sensitive political and personal information appropriately.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within Democratic Services.
• Support the delivery of high standards of governance and customer service.

Requirements

• Experience working in an administrative, support officer or executive assistant role.
• Experience carrying out complex administrative and office management tasks.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong diary management and scheduling experience.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong report writing, research and briefing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work within a politically sensitive environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to negotiate and influence effectively.
• GCSE English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.
• Experience supporting senior leaders, elected members or high-profile individuals.
• Knowledge of Local Government structures and decision-making processes.
• Further or higher education qualifications.
• Experience working within Democratic Services or a local authority environment.

Additional Information

• Location: Slough (Hybrid Working - Approximately 3 Days Office-Based Per Week)