Cabinet Support Officer

About the role Surrey County Council is undergoing a radical transformation programme across all directorates, led by elected Members. In order to support the transformation and challenges that the council faces, the Leadership Office is looking for two Cabinet Support Officers to effectively manage, organise and prioritise the Cabinet Team's work programme. At its heart, the County Council is a democratically-led organisation. The Leadership Office provides support to the political and corporate leadership of the Council. If you want to be part of a team which is committed to making a real impact to public service, and to the lives of the residents of Surrey, then this opportunity is for you. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced and political environment. We are looking for a proactive and motivated individual with strong inter-personal skills. You will be responsible for: managing Cabinet Member diaries; managing correspondence with a range of stakeholders, including MPs and residents; planning events; and supporting specific projects for key political priorities. To be shortlisted for interview for this position, your CV and personal statement should evidence: Experience of supporting projects Experience of high level diary management and administration Excellent written communication skills High level presentation skills Ability to prioritise and proactively manage work programmes For more information please find attached to the bottom of this advert a full job profile. Additional information Contact details For an informal discussion contact Hannah Futter via email. We look forward to receiving your application. Additional information The job advert closes at 23:59 on 14/04/2020. Interview dates to be confirmed. From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 24 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service, a generous local government salary related pension, as well as the option to join our car lease scheme. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff. Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.