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We are seeking a temporary Executive Support Officer to cover maternity leave for a period up to one year. You will be part of our Children’s Services team providing support to the Assistant Director and Heads of Service. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of wide-ranging, professional executive support.

About you

You will be educated to GCSE level 5 or equivalent in English and Maths and hold a BTEC in Business Studies, Public Administration, or other recognised Business/Management qualification.

You will be experienced in working with and supporting senior managers at a strategic level.

In return we offer you:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme package
• Access to wider training and development qualifications
• Flexible working scheme
• Travel plan discounts
• Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service
• Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers
• Assisted car purchase scheme

To Apply

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sue Brunton-Reed on 07966 277964.

Please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the bottom of this advert to complete your application.

Important Information-

Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile

Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement

Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age

For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online

Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.

Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.

How to apply

Please be advised that we only accept online applications submitted through JobsGoPublic ATS

If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.

All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.