Job Description
Would you relish a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, contribute to high‑profile work, and play an important part in effective civic leadership for East Sussex? We’re looking for an experienced, highly organised Executive Support Manager to play a key role at the heart of East Sussex County Council. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Leader, Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive, ensuring the smooth running of the Council’s most senior offices.
In this role you will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the Chief Executive’s and Civic Offices, building strong relationships across the Council and with partners. You’ll line manage a small team of support staff, ensuring a high quality service. Your work will include producing briefings and presentations, leading on small projects and policy work, managing the response to complex enquiries and complaints, and supporting civic and ceremonial functions. You’ll also support business planning, risk management and staff engagement.
Key qualifications and experience
* Strong analytical skills
* Communication and political awareness, with confidence to influence without authority
* Proven project or policy experience
* Customer service skills
* Staff management experience
Experience in local government or partnership work is desirable.
Benefits
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the position is part-time or term-time only.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager.
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