Cabinet Support Officer - Hackney, United Kingdom - chase recruitment group ltd
Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To work as part of the Mayor & Cabinet Office providing a comprehensive, coordinated and efficient support service to the Council's senior leadership, enabling the Mayor and Cabinet to deliver their strategic objectives.
- To provide a proactive, reliable and confidential support service to members of the Mayor's Cabinet, including: extensive diary and inbox management; taking accurate, concise meeting notes with actions clearly defined; acting as the key interface betweenCabinet members and internal and external stakeholders; anticipating the needs of the Cabinet members supported and responding accordingly.
- To take responsibility for support for particular individuals or functions as assigned by the Mayor & Cabinet Support Manager.
- To work collaboratively within the Mayor & Cabinet Office, providing cover for colleagues, sharing best practice, experience and expertise with the aim of delivering a resilient and flexible service.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- Political nous, and knowledge of local government policies and political and legislative developments, as well as the local government legislative and financial framework
- Good knowledge and understanding of current issues facing London local authorities.
- Substantial experience in a similar role providing support to a senior manager or politician, providing a range of support services including diary management, and drafting letters and reports.
- Experience of attending highlevel meetings and taking accurate notes to ensure any followup work required is recorded and monitored.
- Experience of handling and responding to enquiries and complaints from a wide range of individuals and organisations.
- Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential issues.
- Able to useown initiative to be proactive and work independently to ensure tasks are completed on time and to the required standard.
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