We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Bexley to assist with the appointment of a Leadership Support Manager, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Rate of Pay : £20.46 - £26.51 per hour Responsibilities: To plan and organise CLT meetings effectively to ensure strategic focus on the forward plan and core business objectives (and ensure alignment with the corporate boards organised through the EA team). To track progress on actions arising at CLT, problem solving or escalating issues as required to help ensure focus and pace. To plan and develop content for leadership and staff engagement events and communications from the Chief Executive, ensuring messages are coordinated across CLT through the EAs To organise and coordinate corporate work on behalf of CLT e.g. consultation responses, external funding bids, council questions etc. In each of these cases, liaise with CLT to determine which opportunities will be pursued, who is responsible and track / chase progress. To build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, particularly the office for the Leader of the Council Qualifications: Preferably educated to degree level (or similar) Experience: Experience of providing executive assistance to senior executives Experience of working with members/ politicians and officers at all levels within an organisation Experience of working in a local or central government setting Advanced use of MS office Understanding of emerging technologies (such as AI) and their potential for improving executive support Experience of team management Please note: You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice. You should have right to work in U.K Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important : We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service. RQ1408356