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We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
This is an exciting time to join Lewisham Council and the Mayor & Cabinet Office. The borough has just elected Brenda Dacres as its new Mayor and we are looking for a Cabinet Executive Officer to join the team and help support our Cabinet Members drive delivery in their portfolios and be as effective as possible in their roles.
What’s the role?
As a Cabinet Executive Officer, you'll be the backbone of our Cabinet Members' operations. From conducting research to managing diaries, your days will be filled with diverse tasks aimed at facilitating seamless communication, driving policy development forward and providing administrative support.
What You'll Do:
- Be the go-to liaison between our Cabinet Members, the Mayor, officers, and external partners.
- Keep Cabinet Members informed and empowered with insightful briefings on key policy and political issues.
- Navigate through complex situations to ensure our Cabinet Members can focus on what they do best.
- Dive into policy casework with sensitivity and efficiency, ensuring that every inquiry is handled with care.
- Stay ahead of the curve by proactively monitoring policy developments and initiatives, keeping our Cabinet Members in the loop.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
What You Bring:
- Highly organised
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- The ability to juggle multiple tasks
- A keen eye for detail and a passion for problem-solving.
- The drive to make a real difference in our community.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
- A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
- Supportive staff networks
Location
The job is primarily based in Laurence House (Catford), but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.
Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact:
- Heloise Crowther (Office Manager, Mayor's Office) - Heloise.Crowther@lewisham.gov.uk
- Megan Roberts (Cabinet Executive Officer, Mayor's Office) - Megan.Roberts@lewisham.gov.uk
Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£41,286 - £42,855 per annum (P01)
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk and an advisor will be in touch with you.
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