EXECUTIVE SUPPORT OFFICER

Location: The Crescent, Taunton, TA1 4DY
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 2+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £ 14.36 per hour
Job Ref: OR11451

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries and coordinate meetings for Executive Directors and Lead Members.
• Monitor and action emails, flagging urgent items and filtering non-essential content.
• Organise travel, accommodation, and conference attendance.
• Collate information for reports and committee responses.
• Liaise with services and stakeholders to ensure timely communication and follow-up.
• Provide cover for other ESOs during leave or absence.

Person Specification

• Experienced in providing high-level administrative support.
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities calmly and professionally.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in diary management.
• Desirable: Experience supporting senior leaders or working in a political or public sector environment.

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Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2 months
Pay: £14.36 per hour
Expected hours: 37 per week

Experience:

• Executive Support Officer: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: OR1145

• Manage diaries and coordinate meetings for Executive Directors and Lead Members.
• Monitor and action emails, flagging urgent items and filtering non-essential content.
• Organise travel, accommodation, and conference attendance.
• Collate information for reports and committee responses.
• Liaise with services and stakeholders to ensure timely communication and follow-up.
• Provide cover for other ESOs during leave or absence