Senior Executive Support Officer (Team Leader)

Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Senior Executive Support Officer to lead the Executive Support Team. This full-time role involves providing direct support to senior leadership, managing correspondence, diary, and meeting preparation. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of local government operations. The position is office-based at King’s Court Council Office. Salary ranges from £34,581 to £45,219 annually.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Sound understanding of local government operations.
• Experience managing complex administrative functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee coordination of correspondence and diary management.
• Represent the support function at senior-level meetings.
• Manage politically sensitive matters with discretion.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Senior Executive Support Officer (Team Leader)

Starting salary between £34,581 and £45,219 per annum. Full time 37 hours per week – Monday - Friday. Based at King’s Court Council Office

If you are a highly organised, trustworthy, and proactive professional with the ability to effectively lead teams alongside delivering high quality executive support we have a rare opportunity for you to join our team. We are looking for a Senior Executive Support Officer to head up our Executive Support Team. This is a key leadership role, providing direct support to the Chief Executive, Leader, Deputy Leader, and wider support to the Corporate Leadership Team (CLT), while ensuring consistent and professional service across the team.

Responsibilities

As Team Leader, we need you to oversee the coordination of correspondence, diary management, meeting preparation, and stakeholder engagement, while driving service improvements and operational excellence. You will represent the support function at senior-level meetings, manage politically sensitive matters with discretion, and ensure the team delivers responsive, resilient support aligned with the Council’s priorities.

Requirements

You will have strong leadership and communication skills, a sound understanding of local government, and the ability to manage complex administrative functions. You will be confident in working with senior stakeholders, including elected members, MPs, senior officers, and external partners, and have a proactive, solutions-focused approach to team management and service delivery with an understanding of the challenges facing local government.

If you have strong people management skills to lead and develop a high-performing team and are ready to play a vital role in supporting the strategic leadership of the Council, we will welcome your application.

https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/careers. For an informal conversation about the role, contact Julie Cooke, Strategic HR and OD Lead – [e-mail] to arrange a MS Teams call.

Closing Date: 13 October 2025
Interview Date: 21/22 October 2025