Executive Support Officer to Deputy CEO and COO

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 43,000

Job description

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Job Description

• Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils - Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX
• £36,124 to £42,708 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Full Time, 37 hours per week
• Permanent

Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a motivated, professional and dynamic Executive Support Officer to join our Executive Support Team, with the experience, knowledge and ability to effectively support our Deputy Chief Executive and our Chief Operating Officer.

To be successful, you will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.

About the role

The Executive Support Officer will provide proactive and trusted professional support to the Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer, working within the Councils' Strategic Policy team.

You will play a key role identifying and prioritising key actions on behalf of the senior officers you support, and work closely with all directorates to ensure effective strategic support is provided.

You will be a key part of the Strategic Policy team, which ensures strategic support is provided to the benefit of the wider organisation to ensure effective delivery of all the organisation's outcomes.

About you

You will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of providing executive and strategic support; an ability to master new and complex subject areas and problem solving; and display excellent written and verbal communication skills.

You will be invested in effectively supporting the Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer, working to a high degree of independence and autonomy, to ensure both senior officers are supported to effectively deliver our organisational outcomes.

About us

Working together across our Councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.

We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.

Benefits

• Great opportunities for learning and development.
• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays).
• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing Support Programme.
• Employee Assist Programme.
• Health Care Options.

Our ways of working

Work is what we do, not where we go! We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with.

We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.

For more information

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification.pdf before applying for this job opportunity.

If you wish to discuss the hybrid working approach for this role, or for an informal discussion, please contact Jo Hobbs by either calling 01449 724620 or emailing [e-mail].

Closing date: 5pm, 6 April 2025.

Interview date: Week commencing 22 April 2025

When applying, please ensure:

• that you complete the application form as fully as possible with your employment and educational history as shortlisting will be based upon the application form and supporting statement only.
• your statement indicates how you meet each of the criteria in the 'Person Profile' section of the Job Description/Person Specification (JDPS).

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

About the Team

How to apply

Step 1 - read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (JD and PS).

Step 2 - complete the Supporting Statement template.

Step 3 - complete the online application and upload your statement.

Your statement needs to indicate how you meet the criteria in the 'Person specification ' section of the (JD and PS).

Your statement should:

• Be no more than 2 sides of A4.
• Use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).
• Be uploaded on your online application, as without this, your interest will not be progressed.