Head of Mayors Office - Newham, United Kingdom - CRA GROUP LIMITED

CRA GROUP LIMITED
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Newham, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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2 months contract with a local authority_


Job Summary:


  • Responsibility for ensuring the smooth running of the Mayor and Cabinet's day to day business, including Mayoral diary, internal and external meetings and events, the recording and dissemination of decisions and actions, correspondence and casework, support to Cabinet Members
  • Working closely with the Chief Executive, her office, senior council officers and other key corporate services (eg Democratic Services, Scrutiny, Comms) to ensure the smooth management of the Council's business to secure delivery of the Corporate Plan
  • Commissioning work on behalf of the Mayor from within and externally to the organisation and where relevant steering, overseeing or contributing to its delivery, working with colleagues, partners and stakeholders as appropriate

Key Duties/Accountabilities:


  • To lead and manage a firstclass, professional and comprehensive support function to the Mayor, and Cabinet Members.
  • To arrange, manage and oversee meetings and events convened by the Mayor's Office on behalf of the Mayor, and Cabinet Members.
  • To contribute to briefings for the Mayor, and Cabinet Members as required.

Essential Experience Required:


  • Proven indepth awareness of the implications of working in a political environment
  • Experience of managing and dealing with highly sensitive casework
  • Experience of handling confidential information sensitively

Essential Qualifications Required:


  • Educated to degree level or equivalent level of work experience relevant to the field.

Additional information to note:


  • 36 hours per week
  • 34 days in the office per week
  • The closing date for this position is Friday February _
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