Bath & North East Somerset Council
Senior Executive Support Officer
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At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.
About The Team
The Executive Support Function is the public face of the Council’s Management Team. The post holder will assist the Executive Support Team Leader in leading a responsive, dynamic and agile team that provides high quality secretarial and administrative support to the Corporate Management Team.
About The Role
This post reports directly to the Executive Support Team Leader however on a day-to-day basis the post holder will be in direct contact with the Executive Director and Directors, and as such operates at the highest level, communicating and working with a range of people including the Chief Executive, Leader, Cabinet Members, Executive Directors, other Directors and Senior Managers.
The working environment requires the Senior Executive Support Officer to have a flexible approach that will primarily be desk based (within the office or from home), travelling to and working from other Council locations or those of partner organisations for the effective recording of in-person meeting minutes.
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About You
The post holder will provide a high standard of direct and confidential support and assistance to Executive Director and Directors to enable them to fully carry out their responsibilities.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Jo Hobbs, Executive Support Team Leader, Jo_Hobbs@bathnes.gov.uk or 01225 477410.
Interview date: TBA
No Agencies Please.
Please note: that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
About Bath And North East Somerset Council
Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
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Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need.
At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at
We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
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