Senior Executive Support Officer

Bath and North East Somerset Council; Keynsham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking a Senior Executive Support Officer on a 12 month fixed term basis to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will provide high-level confidential support to Directors and work within the Executive Support Function, the public face of the Council's Management Team.

The role involves assisting the Executive Support Team Leader, aligning with Directors of Children’s Services and Education, and communicating with senior leaders across the

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard direct and confidential support to Directors in Children's Services and enable them to carry out responsibilities.
• Assist the Executive Support Team Leader in leading a responsive, agile team delivering secretarial and administrative support to the Corporate Management Team.
• Record accurate in-person meeting minutes and support colleagues across council locations and partner organisations as needed.

Job description

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose - to improve people's lives.

We are seeking a Senior Executive Support Officer on a 12 month fixed term basis to cover the maternity leave of our team member.

About the Team & Role

The Executive Support Function is the public face of the Council's Management Team. The post holder will assist the Executive Support Team Leader in leading a responsive, dynamic and agile team that provides high quality secretarial and administrative support to the Corporate Management Team.

The post holder will provide a high standard of direct and confidential support and assistance to Directors in Children's Services to enable them to fully carry out their responsibilities.

This post reports directly to the Executive Support Team Leader however on a day-to-day basis the post holder will be in direct contact with the Director of Children's Services and Director of Education, and as such operates at the highest level, communicating and working with a range of people including the Chief Executive, Leader, Cabinet Members, Executive Directors, other Directors and Senior Managers.

The working environment requires the Senior Executive Support Officer to have a flexible approach that will primarily be desk based (within the office or from home), travelling to and working from other Council locations or those of partner organisations for the effective recording of in-person meeting minutes.

Interview date: TBC

No Agencies Please.

Please note: that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council's at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

About Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose - to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.