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Broadland District Council and South Norfolk Council are looking to welcome an exceptional Executive Support colleague to join the One Team.
In this vital role, you'll be providing high-level administrative, communication, and organisational support to the Executive Assistant to the Managing Director and Leaders, and to the Chief of Staff. Your work will help ensure the smooth and effective running of our executive functions.
You'll act as a key point of contact on behalf of the Executive Assistant and Chief of Staff, using sound judgment to assess priorities, manage inquiries, and plan ahead. You'll handle proactive diary management, business communications, and essential support for senior leadership. Working closely with the Corporate Leadership Team (CLT), you'll help coordinate weekly meetings and ensure all documentation and forward plans are maintained and delivered on time.
This role involves working with Councillors, external stakeholders and staff across the One Team, preparing agendas and supporting documents, and coordinating the delivery of performance management, business planning, and priority projects. You'll also play a key part in supporting our "two councils, one team" culture, working collaboratively across departments to deliver shared outcomes and organisational goals.
About You
To succeed in this role, you'll need experience in a similar executive support or senior PA position, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and communicate clearly at all levels. You should have excellent organisational skills, a flexible mindset, and a passion for public service. The ability to work under your own initiative, combined with a strong sense of teamwork and alignment with our values, is essential.
Why Work With Us
We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including free onsite parking, employee discounts, a competitive holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.
To hear why our employees think that working for us is so special, please visit our website.
For further information about the role or our organisation, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the recruiting manager, or the People Team as follows:
Email: Tel: (phone number removed)
People Team: Tel: (phone number removed)
Closing Date: 9am Monday 12th May 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 20th May 2025
How to apply
If you are an external applicant, please apply via our website.
For internal applicants, please apply via the internal website found through the job portal on Connect.
The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received.
South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
