Executive Support Manager

We’re looking for an experienced Executive Support Manager to provide high-impact support to our Executive Director, Environment & Communities, and the Departmental Management Team (DMT). You’ll run a first-class executive office, lead our PA network, and drive cross cutting projects that move the Directorate forward.

Executive office lead, act as Executive Assistant to the Executive Director, managing day-to-day office operations and drafting high quality letters, briefings and reports for senior officers and Members.

Team leadership, line-manage the PA network supporting Three Directors and Three Heads of Service, ensuring clear objectives, performance, development and wellbeing for 2–4 direct reports.

Governance & meetings, coordinate Cabinet Member, budget-holder and cross-departmental meetings; set agendas, prepare papers, record decisions and track follow through to completion.

Corporate reporting, oversee Cabinet Member Reports, Operational Reports, Cabinet and Scrutiny submissions, presenting when required.

Senior representation, represent the Executive Director/DMT at key meetings and prepare briefings with the Chief Executive, Members and senior officers.

Project delivery, lead cross-cutting projects from concept to completion, coordinating senior stakeholders across Council locations.

Budget management, manage the Executive Director’s Office budget, liaise with external contractors/consultants and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

About you You’re a proactive organiser and confident decision maker who thrives in a complex, fast paced environment. You bring:

Proven experience delivering change and projects from definition through to implementation, with strong planning, prioritisation and risk awareness.

Outstanding communication, able to influence at senior levels and produce clear, accurate written work; excellent spoken English when advising the public.

Leadership & integrity, a role-model who sets high standards, manages performance fairly, and handles sensitive information with absolute confidentiality.

Collaborative style, skilled at building networks and working across services to get results; politically aware and customer focused.

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