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Cabinet Support Officer, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Client: Red Personnel
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
Job Description:
Cabinet Support Officer
Location: Sheffield
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 Sheffield 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 family support.
* Build strong relationships across the organization, collaborating with departments, senior leaders, and external stakeholders.
* Manage Cabinet Members' inboxes and diaries, handle casework, emails, and meetings efficiently.
* Conduct research, draft briefings, and summarise information for Cabinet Members.
* Coordinate Cabinet Member meetings, including agenda planning, minute-taking, and venue arrangements.
This role operates in a fast-paced environment, crucial for maintaining communication and operations within the Cabinet, helping the Council achieve its goals for a safer, stronger, and kinder borough.
Skills and experience:
* Proven experience in 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.
* Excellent judgment, political awareness, and discretion.
* Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
* Knowledge of local government structures and policy.
* Highly organized, able to prioritize in a fast-moving environment.
Stakeholders include:
* Leader of the Council
* The Chief Executive and 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 organizations
* Public, private, and voluntary sector organizations
* Community leaders and groups
You will also support Lead Members and contribute to the Leader’s Office, including attending public events and meetings outside regular hours.
If you have the skills and experience required and wish to join a dynamic Sheffield Borough Council, submit your CV now for immediate review.
Interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible, with a view to a prompt start.
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