Executive Support Officer to Deputy CEO and COO
Executive Support Officer to Deputy CEO and COO
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Job Description
- Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BX
- 36124 to 42708 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Full Time 37 hours per week
- Permanent
Full time part time and job share opportunities will be considered.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a motivated professional and dynamic Executive Support Officer to join our Executive Support Team with the experience knowledge and ability to effectively support our Deputy Chief Executive and our Chief Operating Officer.
To be successful you will share our values commitment and motivation to make a difference for our residents clients and communities.
About the role
The Executive Support Officer will provide proactive and trusted professional support to the Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer working within the Councils Strategic Policy team.
You will play a key role identifying and prioritising key actions on behalf of the senior officers you support and work closely with all directorates to ensure effective strategic support is provided.
You will be a key part of the Strategic Policy team which ensures strategic support is provided to the benefit of the wider organisation to ensure effective delivery of all the organisations outcomes.
About you
You will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of providing executive and strategic support; an ability to master new and complex subject areas and problem solving; and display excellent written and verbal communication skills.
You will be invested in effectively supporting the Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer working to a high degree of independence and autonomy to ensure both senior officers are supported to effectively deliver our organisational outcomes.
About us
Working together across our Councils and with our partners in the public private and voluntary sectors we provide excellent services to our 190000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment economy and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.
Benefits
- Great opportunities for learning and development.
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year increasing to 31 days after 5 years service plus bank holidays).
- Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Wellbeing Support Programme.
- Employee Assist Programme.
- Health Care Options.
For more information pleasevisit ourEmployee Benefits page (suffolkjobsdirectorg).
Our ways of working
Work is what we do not where we go! We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way with a mix of office home and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with.
We are committed to supporting equality and diversity Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.
For more information
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification.pdfbefore applying for this job opportunity.
If you wish to discuss the hybrid working approach for this role or for an informal discussion please contact Jo Hobbs by either calling0 or emailing .
Closing date: 5pm 6 April 2025.
Interview date: Week commencing 22 April 2025
When applying please ensure:
- that you complete the application form as fully as possible with your employment and educational history as shortlisting will be based upon the application form and supporting statement only.
- your statement indicates how you meet each of the criteria in the Person Profile section of the Job Description/Person Specification (JDPS).
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
