Executive Support Manager

About the role

The Executive Support Manager provides high‑level administrative assistance to the Council’s Senior Leadership Team, directly supporting an Executive Director and leading a small team of Executive Support Officers. This role ensures the Director and the Directorate are well‑briefed, organised and equipped to make strategic decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of two Executive Support Officers, overseeing their daily activities and performance.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Executive Director, including diary management, meeting coordination and preparation of briefing materials.
• Draft reports, briefings, and communication materials for staff, councillors, partners and residents.
• Coordinate and oversee corporate activities within the Directorate, ensuring efficient and user‑friendly processes.
• Synthesise complex information, forward‑plan agendas and track key actions to support smooth operation of the Directorate.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior officers and cross‑departmental colleagues to facilitate effective decision‑making.
• Collaborate with the Chief Executive’s division, internal communications, policy and transformation teams to champion organisational priorities.

Required profile

• Proven experience providing executive‑level administrative support in a public or large‑scale organisation.
• Demonstrated line‑management experience, with the ability to mentor and develop junior staff.
• Excellent organisational and analytical abilities, capable of handling complex information and competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across senior leadership and external partners.

Required skills