Leadership Support Officer

Tendring

The Tendring District has many geographic, demographic and economic characteristics that make it distinctive from other areas.

We enjoy over 36 miles of coastline, award-winning sandy beaches, areas of geological interest and specialist areas for wildlife or fowl, including SSSI’s, numerous coastal towns providing anything from the traditional pleasures of the seaside to maritime heritage and a Cinque Port, a variety of beautiful and picturesque villages and one of the busiest harbours in Europe. Our coastal geography is our greatest asset.

The Council operates a Cabinet system.

The role

An exciting opportunity to work within our Leadership Support team based at our Town Hall Offices in Clacton on Sea.

This role sits at the centre of the Democratic hub of the Council, supporting the Chief Executive, the senior officer leadership team, The Leader, Deputy Leader and the Chairman of the Council, as well as supporting all Members of the Council.  

Assisting with the organisation of the Council’s Civic events such as the Pride of Tending.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate high standards of customer service, a flexible approach to work and experience in arranging events.  They will also be able to work under pressure to strict deadlines.

Committee meetings and some civic functions take place in the evening, there will be an expectation for you to work one or two evenings a week.

The requirements

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are pivotal to this role, in providing support to the Chief Executive, Chief Officers, Leader, Deputy Leader, Chairman and Vice-Chairman, the Councillors and residents of Tendring District Council.

You will have significant experience of working in a busy office and will be able to use your experience and knowledge to work within the Leadership Support Team.

You must be able to work flexibly whilst mainly office based.

Employee benefits

The Council offer a great range of employee benefits including:-

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement.
• Free parking.
• Discounted Corporate Gym Membership.
• A number of Salary Sacrifice initiatives.

For an informal discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Madeline Adger, Leadership Support Manager, on 01255 686340

For further information, please see the job description and person specification.