Introduction

Are you a highly organised professional with excellent political awareness? Can you produce high quality briefings, speeches and research on complex issues at pace? Do you thrive in fast-moving environments, building effective relationships with senior stakeholders and elected members? Are you motivated by delivering positive change for local communities?

This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of decision-making in one of London's most dynamic and diverse boroughs.

What’s the role?

Lewisham has a new administration with an ambitious agenda focused on delivering safer and more affordable homes, cleaner and greener neighbourhoods, healthier communities, and a fairer local economy. Working directly with Cabinet Members, you will help turn priorities into action.

As Cabinet Executive Officer, you will provide high-quality policy, research and organisational support to Cabinet Members. You will prepare briefings and speeches, manage complex correspondence and stakeholder relationships, support policy development, and help ensure Cabinet Members are fully equipped to lead and deliver for Lewisham residents.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

Generous holiday allowance
Local Government Pension scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies
Season ticket and bicycle loans
A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
Supportive staff networks

What we’re looking for

We're looking for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills who can manage competing priorities and tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.

You'll be confident undertaking research, producing high-quality written work and handling sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion. You will enjoy building relationships across a wide range of stakeholders, be politically aware, and have the adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment supporting senior elected decision-makers.

Most importantly, you will be passionate about public service and helping shape outcomes that improve the lives of Lewisham residents.

Location
The job is primarily based in Civic Suite, Catford, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis. The Mayor's Office expects staff to work from the office 3 days per week.

Special conditions
This post is politically restricted.
Evening work and attendance at meetings outside normal office hours may be required.
The post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Mayor and Cabinet Office.

The recruitment process is anonymous and we do not accept CVs.

Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

£44,235 - 45,852 per annum (P01)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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