Executive Support Manager

5-6 month contract position with a local authority

• Deliver proactive and confidential executive support to the Executive Director, including diary management, correspondence, briefings, and meeting preparation.
  


• Act as a trusted adviser, enabling informed decision-making through effective communication and coordination.
  


• Line manage two Executive Support Officers, ensuring high standards of performance and professional development.
  


• Champion and drive forward the Directorate’s priorities and policy objectives across the organisation.
  


• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior officers and stakeholders to ensure the Executive Director is well-informed and prepared.
  


• Collaborate with internal teams including communications, policy, and transformation to support cultural change and best practice.
  


• Forward plan agendas, track key actions, and synthesise complex information to support strategic operations.
  


• Coordinate and oversee corporate activities within the Directorate, implementing efficient and user-friendly processes aligned with organisational standards.
  


• Support the Directorate’s readiness for CQC inspections and other regulatory requirements (desirable).