Executive Support Officer -  

Salary:  £20,903- £23,541 per annum

37 Hours per week – 1 x Fixed Term until 31^st October 2022

About the role

Business and Executive Support is a central business support function which is aligned to meet the requirements of Staffordshire County Council and which fulfils the needs of the organisation as it evolves.

The successful applicant will have: -

• Excellent communication and ICT skills to engage our customers and administration teams to share best practise using digital solutions where appropriate to improve processes.
• An ability to work in a fast-paced, busy environment, and to manage changes at short notice.
• Experience of note taking desirable.
• Innovative and flexible in responding to challenges.

You will be based centrally at Stafford; however, the post holder may be required to work/travel across Staffordshire.

To apply for this post click on the ‘Apply’ button below.

We provide support to Senior Officers, liaising with Partners, arranging high level meetings and helping to prioritise the key areas of work of the County Council’s strategic priorities.

The post require someone who is self-starting; well motivated and a strong communicator who is comfortable to work/engage across all levels of the organisation and stakeholders working both centrally and within the Districts.

This Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

To apply for this post click on the ‘Apply’ button below.

By clicking on the apply button you will be redirected to Staffordshire County Councils online application website. Please note, you are only able to view the Job Description and Person Specification on the WM Jobs  board NOT via Staffordshire County Council's online application site.  

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If you experience any technical issues accessing or completing the application form please contact recruitment@staffordshire.gov.uk

Closing Date: 17^th November 2021
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Interviews will take place virtually via MS Teams.

For more information please contact: denise.hasketh@staffordshire.gov.uk

Please be aware, only application forms completed online will be accepted. We will not accept CV’s or Word application forms.

Benefits for working for us….

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

• An excellent local government pension scheme

• Generous holiday entitlement from 24 up to 33 days (plus 2 extra statutory days and bank holidays) depending on job role and length of service
• The option to buy up to an additional 2 weeks annual leave
• A range of flexible working options, depending on your job role, which includes agile working, flexible retirement
• Family Friendly Policies - maternity, adoption, paternity and parental leave
• Volunteering Scheme
• Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring
• Access to health and wellbeing support (including Occupational Health, Physiotherapy and Counselling Services)
• Eye care vouchers
• Car lease scheme / cycle & car loan scheme / employee car share scheme
• Bus and rail travel discounts