This role will provide all aspects of high-level, confidential support to our County Council Cabinet Members and Cabinet Support Members.
The Cabinet comprises the Leader and Deputy Leader, elected by the majority party Reform UK, and 8 Cabinet Members and 4 Cabinet Support Members chosen by the Leader. Each Cabinet Member has specific responsibilities, known as their portfolio.
Currently, there are 4 Cabinet Support Members, each with designated responsibilities: one reports to the Cabinet Member for Health and Care, two to the Cabinet Member for Highways Operations North and South, and one for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
The role is based in the Cabinet Office at County Building Stafford, with the opportunity for home working.
The position sits within the Business and Executive Support team, which offers a range of administrative services to the organisation and is flexible to meet demand and support service priorities.
Main Responsibilities
Provide a bespoke professional Executive support service to Cabinet members by:
* Ensuring efficient and effective support,
* Proactively anticipating their needs and actions,
* Working with a high level of initiative, autonomy, and confidence,
* Acting independently in the best interest of the Cabinet Member(s) with minimal supervision.
The Ideal Candidate
You will be:
* A strong team player, working closely with colleagues within the Cabinet Office to ensure high-level support to Cabinet Members is maintained.
* Self-starting, well-motivated, and a strong communicator comfortable engaging across all levels of the organisation—locally, regionally, and nationally.
* Flexible when required to address business needs across the organisation.
If you would like further information or an informal discussion, please contact Tracy Key at tracy.key1@staffordshire.gov.uk or Carly Trusler at carly.trusler@staffordshire.gov.uk.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 15 July 2025
Our Recruitment Process: Applications are anonymised during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you'll bring to the role.
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
Our organisational values, created through colleague feedback and best practices, drive how we think and act. They foster a sense of community, pride, and ambition, guiding us towards a better future.
We look forward and aim high—this applies to your career too.
Our benefits:
We value our employees and aim to provide a supportive environment where they can reach their full potential and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits include access to Rewards and Benefits - Careers at Staffordshire.
Our recruitment process:
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. We offer a guaranteed interview for applicants meeting the minimum criteria, supporting our commitments as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer, and in supporting care leavers.
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