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Cabinet Support Officer, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Client: Red Personnel
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 1
Posted: 22.08.2025
Expiry Date: 06.10.2025
Job Description:
Cabinet Support Officer
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Working pattern: Monday to Friday,
Duration: ongoing
Pay: £22.83 per hour PAYE
We are seeking a driven, ambitious, and politically astute Cabinet Support Officer to join the Leader’s Office in a dynamic and progressive Newcastle Local Authority. This pivotal role supports the Leader of the Council, Cabinet, The Chief Executive, and the Senior Leadership Team.
Key responsibilities:
* Provide policy, research, and administrative support to Cabinet Members, ensuring effective delivery of priorities.
* Manage various policy areas, including social care, education, town centres, and supporting families with the cost of living.
* Build strong relationships across the organisation, collaborating with service departments, senior leaders, and external stakeholders.
* Manage Cabinet Members' inboxes and diaries, handling casework, emails, and meetings efficiently.
* Conduct research, draft briefings, and summarise information for Cabinet Members.
* Coordinate Cabinet Member meetings, including agenda planning, minute-taking, action logging, and venue arrangements.
This role involves working in a fast-paced environment, maintaining clear communication and effective operations within the Cabinet to achieve the Council’s goals for a safer, stronger, and kinder borough.
Skills and experience:
* Proven experience providing high-quality briefing, diary management, and administrative support to senior stakeholders.
* Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
* Experience in minute-taking and action tracking for meetings.
* Excellent judgment, political awareness, and discretion.
* Ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
* Knowledge of local government structures and policy.
* Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise in a fast-moving environment.
Stakeholders include:
* Leader of the Council
* The Chief Executive and the Senior Leadership Team
* Chief of Staff, Leader’s office
* Cabinet Members
* The Mayor’s Office
* Senior Managers
* Business Support Staff
* Communications and policy staff
* Members of the public
* External organisations
* Public, private and voluntary sector organisations
* Community leaders and community groups
You will also support Lead Members and contribute to the Leader’s Office as needed, including attending public events and meetings outside regular hours.
If you have the skills and experience required for this role and are looking to join a dynamic and progressive Newcastle Borough Council, submit your CV now for immediate review.
Interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible, with a start date shortly thereafter.
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