££ Cabinet Support Officer – Corporate Services

Pay rate: £26 per hour
Location: Hybrid (3–4 days in office per week)
Contract: Ongoing
Grade: SO2

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At Pertemps, we are delighted to be working in partnership with a high-profile Local Government organisation to recruit a Cabinet Support Officer to join their Corporate Services team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional with strong administrative, policy and political awareness skills to play a pivotal role in supporting Cabinet Members and the wider administration in delivering positive outcomes for local communities.

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£ The Role

As Cabinet Support Officer, you will:

- Provide flexible administrative and policy support to 2–3 Cabinet Members.
- Manage inboxes, triage correspondence, draft responses and co-ordinate casework to ensure prompt and professional communication.
- Deliver effective diary and meeting management, ensuring Cabinet Members’ time is used productively.
- Support forward planning, prepare briefing materials, collate agendas, and co-ordinate briefings and stakeholder engagement.
- Undertake policy research and prepare concise, accurate analysis and briefing notes.
- Build positive relationships with senior council leaders, officers, external partners, community representatives and residents.
- Uphold confidentiality, political sensitivity and discretion at all times.
- Support events, site visits and Cabinet-related meetings, some of which may require flexibility outside of standard office hours.

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£ Selection Criteria

We are looking for someone with:

- Proven experience providing senior-level administrative support (including diary and email management).
- Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to summarise complex information accurately.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Political awareness, confidentiality and the ability to exercise sound judgement.
- Strong interpersonal skills – able to engage confidently with Cabinet Members, senior officers, partners and the community.
- The ability to manage casework, briefings and portfolio priorities effectively.
- Knowledge of local government structures and functions (desirable).

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££ About You

This role requires someone solution-focused, highly organised and adaptable, with a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for residents and communities. You’ll be confident working with a wide range of stakeholders and thrive in an environment that is fast-moving, politically sensitive, and requires discretion and professionalism at all times.

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££ Offer

- £26 per hour
- Hybrid working – 3–4 days per week in the office
- Ongoing contract with a prestigious Local Government employer
- An opportunity to contribute directly to improving services and outcomes for local communities

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££ Apply Now

If you are an experienced support professional with a passion for public service and the ability to operate at a high level in a complex, politically-led environment, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply today with your CV, and a member of the Pertemps team will be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity further.