Our client is looking for an experienced Leadership Support Manager.
To enable the Chief Executive and CLT to deliver organisational objectives through Members, partners, CLT and the workforce, by working on behalf of the CE to enable best use of their time, and to deliver effective EA support to all of CLT and ELT.
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
To coordinate the organisation and agendas for all corporate boards, working through the Executive Assistants who will lead for their own directorates.
To review letters, consultations and information from partners and external stakeholders, drafting or commissioning appropriate and timely responses on behalf of the Chief Executive
Based on a steer from CE / HoS, forward plan the agenda and content for leadership and staff engagement events (ELT / HoS briefings) and liaise with colleagues responsible for delivering and presenting.
Implementation
To draft content for verbal and written communications from the Chief Executive, seeking input from subject matter experts as appropriate
To deliver ad-hoc projects on behalf of the Chief Executive
Horizon scan to identify consultation opportunities, maintain a tracker and log of responses.
Horizon scan to identify external funding opportunities, maintain a tracker and log of bids.
To deliver effective EA support to all of CLT and ELT via the Leadership Support team.
(b) Relevant technical experience, knowledge & skills/abilities
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
Ability to lead and motivate a team
Ability to deliver a high quality service to customers, with a strong focus on continuous improvement
Ability to deliver at pace under time pressure, both individually and across a team
Proactive and able to take accountability for solving problems
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build strong relationships with colleagues at all levels and adapt style to different audience
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to priorities effectively and juggle a large range of tasks
Good political nous, with the ability to pick up the nuanced political environment quickly
Reliable and discrete, with a thorough understanding of confidentiality issues
Excellent written communication skills, able to draft quickly, pulling together information on a range of areas
Excellent analytical skills, able to digest a range of information quickly to brief the HOS or Chief Executive.
PLEASE ONLY apply if you have the necessary skills, experience and expertise.
The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer.