Executive Support Officer (SO1)
Lewisham Council
Role
Who You Are
You are an efficient, modern professional capable of providing exceptional administrative and organisational support to senior leadership. You excel at building strong relationships with senior officers and colleagues, ensuring Directors are well-prepared and informed. You are adept at drafting high-quality reports, briefings, and correspondences while being proactive in conducting research and gathering complex information.
What the Job Involves
Your role involves providing direct support to the Council’s Senior Leadership Team, primarily through assisting several Directors. You will be responsible for drafting reports, briefings, and communications, undertaking research and policy work, supporting Directors in managing their divisions, and collaborating across departments to support cultural change. You will also manage diaries, attend meetings, process inquiries, and maintain administrative systems to ensure smooth operations.
Skills
- Strong organisational and administrative abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word
- Ability to synthesize and interpret complex information
- Experience in report and briefing drafting
- Effective relationship-building capabilities
- Proactive problem-solving skills
- Competence in managing competing priorities and workloads
- Tactfulness and professionalism in diverse interactions