Executive Support Manager in Lewisham, Greater London

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Lewisham Council who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Executive Support Manager this role will be based at: Laurence House, Catford Rd, London, Greater London, SE6 4RU, United Kingdom Hybrid

The right candidate will:

• Provide efficient, modern and appropriate administrative support to the Council’s Senior Leadership Team, through direct support to an Executive Director and through line management of two Executive Support Officers.  
• Draft reports, briefings, communications materials (for staff, Councillors, partners and residents as required) and other documents to a high quality standard.
• Routinely carry out research, obtain information and prepare briefings for, and on behalf of, the Executive Director, or other appropriate officers.
• Maintain diary and plan workloads the Executive Director, liaising with other Support Managers and Officers to ensure proper co-ordination across the directorate and the Council.
• Set up and manage an effective forward planning system to support the Executive Director manage their directorate.
• Manage the co-ordination of cross-directorate information. To assist in the programming of reports to committee, ensuring timescales are adhered to. 
• Lead on the processing and drafting of Council questions, freedom of information requests, complaints, casework and members enquiries.

We require the following:

• Must have management experience.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon,