Executive Support Officer in Basildon

Overview

We are looking to recruit an experienced Executive Assistant to support our Executive and Member Support service in an exciting opportunity. Supporting our political and executive leaders, you will provide professional executive support to senior officers and members and ensure these are aligned where appropriate. You should have strong organisational and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to navigate a complex and demanding political environment, in order to support effective working relationships with senior officers and members. We have a culture of support, collaboration and a \’can do\’ approach to delivering the Council\’s objectives. We aim to find solutions whilst ensuring the highest professional standards and delivering value for money.

This is a full-time position with 36.25 working hours per week. This role offers flexible working with the expectation of being in the office 3 days per week.

The borough of Basildon is alive with opportunity and has the ingredients to be one of the most successful and desirable places in the South East. As the largest economy in the Thames Estuary outside London, we are incredibly proud of what we have achieved but we are never complacent. We are driving inclusive, sustainable growth to provide opportunity and prosperity for local people and businesses, access to quality homes, vibrant town centres and an enhanced local environment.

Basildon Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, and expects all employees, contractors and volunteers to share its commitment to prevent abuse, harm or exploitation.

Responsibilities

• Excellent organisation with a collaborative approach to managing and administering the work of the Leader, Chief Executive and Corporate Leadership Team, determining appropriate action.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to present to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Provide professional executive support to senior officers and members and ensure alignment where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a local authority/public sector setting is beneficial.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave pro rata for part time (rising to 30 after 5 years\’ service)
• Hybrid working
• Fully flexible working options
• Local government pension
• Funded training opportunities
• Employee discount programme
• Top specification ICT equipment