6 months contract (with the possibility of extension) with a Local Authority Job Summary: • We are looking for a highly motivated individual to provide strategic support to the Chief Executive. This is a high-profile role which requires a candidate with the right skills and experience. You will be responsible for delivering a high-quality service, you will possess excellent organisation, prioritisation and interpersonal skills to provide strategic support to the Chief Executive and wider corporate management team to ensure operational risks, opportunities and issues are considered. • This is a great career starting opportunity in Local Government. Whilst the core of the role is to provide administrative support you will have a unique insight into the working of a private office environment. You will work alongside senior leaders at the Council and gain insight into organisational and political considerations. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Reporting to the Executive Support Lead, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day running of the Chief Executive's office. This opportunity might ideally suit a recent graduate or someone making their first steps into a career in the public sector. Skills/Experience: • An exceptionally organised individual who can multitask, you will be expected to undertake administrative functions for the office including ensuring the Chief Executive has the information they require for meetings, arranging travel, minute taking and tracking and undertaking case work as instructed by the Executive Support Lead (your line manager). Additional Information: • Please note this role requires the candidate to be in the office 5 days per week.