Cabinet Support Officer – Corporate Services
Pay rate: £26 per hour
Location: Hybrid (3–4 days in office per week)
Contract: Ongoing
Grade: SO2
At Pertemps, we are delighted to be working in partnership with a high-profile Local Government organisation to recruit a Cabinet Support Officer to join their Corporate Services team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional with strong administrative, policy and political awareness skills to play a pivotal role in supporting Cabinet Members and the wider administration in delivering positive outcomes for local communities.
The Role
As Cabinet Support Officer, You Will
* Provide flexible administrative and policy support to 2–3 Cabinet Members.
* Manage inboxes, triage correspondence, draft responses and co-ordinate casework to ensure prompt and professional communication.
* Deliver effective diary and meeting management, ensuring Cabinet Members’ time is used productively.
* Support forward planning, prepare briefing materials, collate agendas, and co-ordinate briefings and stakeholder engagement.
* Undertake policy research and prepare concise, accurate analysis and briefing notes.
* Build positive relationships with senior council leaders, officers, external partners, community representatives and residents.
* Uphold confidentiality, political sensitivity and discretion at all times.
* Support events, site visits and Cabinet-related meetings, some of which may require flexibility outside of standard office hours.
Selection Criteria
We Are Looking For Someone With
* Proven experience providing senior-level administrative support (including diary and email management).
* Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to summarise complex information accurately.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Political awareness, confidentiality and the ability to exercise sound judgement.
* Strong interpersonal skills – able to engage confidently with Cabinet Members, senior officers, partners and the community.
* The ability to manage casework, briefings and portfolio priorities effectively.
* Knowledge of local government structures and functions (desirable).
About You
This role requires someone solution-focused, highly organised and adaptable, with a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for residents and communities. You’ll be confident working with a wide range of stakeholders and thrive in an environment that is fast-moving, politically sensitive, and requires discretion and professionalism at all times.
Offer
* £26 per hour
* Hybrid working – 3–4 days per week in the office
* Ongoing contract with a prestigious Local Government employer
* An opportunity to contribute directly to improving services and outcomes for local communities
Apply Now
If you are an experienced support professional with a passion for public service and the ability to operate at a high level in a complex, politically-led environment, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply today with your CV, and a member of the Pertemps team will be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity further. #J-18808-Ljbffr