Chief of Staff Leaders Office

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Chief of Staff within the Leader’s Office, playing a key role at the centre of decision-making and democratic leadership in Enfield.

The successful applicant will have a strong track record of working alongside senior elected members within a public sector setting, helping to shape policy and drive strategic priorities. They will possess a solid understanding of the issues affecting local government together with awareness of the wider national political environment.

The postholder will provide senior level support to the Leader of the Council, Cabinet and senior officers, while managing a small team responsible for delivering effective support to the Leader. We are seeking an individual who is collaborative, motivated by public service values and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced political environment.

This is a permanent full-time position based at Enfield Civic Centre. The role is office-based and will require some evening attendance.

Contact Details -

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Claire Johnson on 020 8132 1154 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team.

If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Rebecca Spyrou at rebecca.spyrou@enfield.gov.uk

We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.

We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.

Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
1 month paid sabbatical for Children’s Social Workers

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.