Strategic Executive Support Officer to Council Leader (Hybrid)

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking an experienced administrative professional to provide executive support to the Leader of Slough Borough Council and elected councillors. The role involves managing correspondence, coordinating meetings and maintaining effective relationships with councillors and external organisations.

You will handle diary management, prepare briefings, support casework and ensure data protection and confidentiality in a politically restricted environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support or EA role.
• Experience managing complex tasks and priorities.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to manage diaries, correspondence and meeting arrangements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience producing reports, researching and proofreading.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and executive support to the Council Leader and other councillors.
• Manage diaries, schedule meetings and coordinate appointments.
• Handle correspondence and communications for the Leader’s office.
• Provide casework support to councillors and handle enquiries.
• Organise clerking for Cabinet and Council meetings and events.
• Undertake research and prepare reports and briefings.
• Build relationships with council officers, groups and external organisations.
• Support FOI requests and confidential records management.
• Provide admin support during elections and civil emergencies.

Skills

Administrative & Executive Support

Diary & Meeting Management

Written Communication

Confidentiality & Discretion

Stakeholder Management

IT Skills

Organisation & Time Management

Education

GCSE English Language (4/C)

Further or higher education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking an experienced administrative professional to provide executive support to the Leader of Slough Borough Council and elected councillors. The role involves managing correspondence, coordinating meetings and maintaining effective relationships with councillors and external organisations.

You will handle diary management, prepare briefings, support casework and ensure data protection and confidentiality in a politically restricted environment.