Strategic Leader's Office Manager

CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL; Banbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Council, Banbury, is seeking a Leadership Support Manager to lead the Leader's Office and provide high-quality support to the Leader of the Council. Based at Castle Quay, this 6-month fixed-term role requires strong organisation, confidentiality and political neutrality.

You will coordinate priorities, prepare briefings, manage engagements and work closely with the Chief Executive, senior officers and elected members to ensure timely and effective decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior leaders or high-profile stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment.
• Excellent written communication for briefings, reports and speeches.
• Strong judgement and discretion in handling sensitive issues.
• Ability to build relationships across teams and with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Leader's Office to deliver effective, resilient support.
• Coordinate the Leader's priorities, commitments, correspondence and actions.
• Draft and quality-check briefings, speeches and other materials for the Leader.
• Support preparation for meetings, visits, events and engagements.
• Collaborate with the Chief Executive, senior officers and elected members.

Skills

Senior leadership support

Stakeholder liaison

Written communication

Organisational skills

Policy governance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Council, Banbury, is seeking a Leadership Support Manager to lead the Leader's Office and provide high-quality support to the Leader of the Council. Based at Castle Quay, this 6-month fixed-term role requires strong organisation, confidentiality and political neutrality.

You will coordinate priorities, prepare briefings, manage engagements and work closely with the Chief Executive, senior officers and elected members to ensure timely and effective decision-making.