Spencer Clarke Group are seeking a Corporate Officer/Ex Assistant to Cex for a Local Authority Client in Southampton. In this role, you will support the Chief Executive, manage their office, and lead the Executive Support team. Duties: Manage the Chief Executive's agenda, meetings, and priorities, providing briefings and materials to inform decisions. Lead, mentor, and coordinate the Corporate Executive Assistant and Apprentice Executive Support Officer. Act as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including Board Members and senior leaders. Oversee small projects, research, information analysis, and support corporate decision-making processes. Qualifications and Experience: The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience: Proven track record of supporting senior leaders or executives in complex organisations. Understanding of local government, public sector processes, and political sensitivities. Experience leading teams and working effectively with senior managers, councillors, and external stakeholders. Skilled in managing multiple priorities, projects, and confidential information with discretion. What's on offer: Salary: £30ph *may negotiate higher for exceptional candidates, based on experience* Contract type: 3-6 months minimum, with a high likelihood of extension Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week How to apply: Once your CV is received, if you are successful, you will be contacted. Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. For any further questions, please contact Taylor Kirkham on 01772 954200. INDSCGTK