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02.05.2025
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Executive Support Officer - Braintree District Council
Braintree District Council
Fixed Term, Full Time
£30,313 to £34,612 per annum
Location: Braintree
Closing Date: Sunday 18th May 2025
Essex County Council (ECC) is supporting Braintree Council in recruiting this Executive Support Officer role.
The Opportunity:
We have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Support Officer to join our team, providing professional support services to our Management Board and the Leader of the Council.
This is a fixed-term position to support projects including our transformation programme, devolution, and Local Government Review.
Key responsibilities include providing administrative support to Management Board and the Leader of the Council, managing correspondence, emails, calls, diaries, meetings, agendas, and minutes.
Experience:
We seek a proactive, flexible individual capable of working independently and as part of a team, with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, tact, and diplomacy. The role requires handling confidential information and building relationships at all levels.
Experience as a PA/administrator to senior managers, including diary management, meeting arrangements, and event planning, is essential, along with proficient IT skills.
Accountabilities:
* Manage incoming correspondence, emails, calls, and draft responses for senior staff.
* Proactively handle MP correspondence, ensuring logging and responses.
* Manage diaries for the Executive Team and Leader of the Council.
* Build effective relationships with stakeholders and colleagues.
* Understand the roles of senior management and the work of the Council.
* Collaborate with PA colleagues to provide support and cover.
* Organize meetings and seminars, including logistics, and take minutes at sensitive meetings.
* Receive visitors for senior staff.
* Provide administrative support for specialized roles.
* Assist with procurement and payments.
* Coordinate data and report collection.
* Support emergency planning with a loggist service.
* Perform other duties as directed by the Executive Support Manager.
Why choose Braintree District Council?
Braintree District Council is ambitious, forward-thinking, and committed to creating thriving communities. Located between Stansted Airport and the ports of Harwich and Felixstowe, it offers a dynamic environment with benefits such as hybrid working, free parking, training, and health programs.
We pride ourselves on our innovative approach and engaged workforce, aiming to deliver excellent services to residents and businesses.
Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 18th May
Please Note: Essex County Council advertises this role on behalf of Braintree District Council. Successful applicants will be employed by Braintree District Council. All applications must be submitted via the Braintree District Council's application process. Submissions via the Working for Essex ‘apply’ button require re-application through Braintree District Council.
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