Executive Support Officer - London, United Kingdom - Akton Recruitment
Description
Executive Support Officer
Lewisham - Hybrid
**£23.50 Per Hour
Job Role
Provide efficient, modern and appropriate administrative and organisational support to the Council's Senior Leadership Team, through direct support to a number of Directors.
Develop strong relationships with senior officers and colleagues across the Council, working strategically to ensure Directors are fully briefed, organised and equipped for day-to-day management of the organisation.
Regularly undertake research, information gathering and policy work on a range of complex issues relating to the activity of the Directorate.
Support Directors to effectively manage their divisions, utilising strong understanding of Directors' priorities to forward plan agendas, ensure key actions are followed up, synthesise and understand complex information relating the business of the division.
Key Responsibilities
Draft reports, briefings, communications materials (for staff, Councilors, partners and residents as required) and other documents to a high-quality standard.
Routinely carry out research, obtain information and prepare briefings for, and on behalf of, the Director, or other appropriate officers.
Proactively maintain an awareness and understanding of matters, priorities and key issues affecting the Directorate and its services.
Advise Directors on key issues within the division, directorate or Council that require attention or focus.
Attend a range of meetings for and on behalf of Directors taking notes and reporting back as necessary.
Effectively use Microsoft tools such as PowerPoint and Word to ensure high quality, professional output for presentations and other documentation for Directors and own work.
Experience in Housing preferred
**Experience in a PA/EA role in Local Authority within a busy service preferred
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