This exciting role is part of a team designed to operate at the heart of the Council.
The role will provide administrative and policy assistance to three members of the Council’s Cabinet, including supporting the delivery of manifesto priorities, liaison with the communications team and executive support.
This role will work closely with other members of the Cabinet Office team to help Cabinet deliver together. You will also work with services and teams within the council at both senior and administrative levels, and closely with communications colleagues. You will also engage with external stakeholders, including residents and community groups, on behalf of Cabinet members and also to residents, so strong communication skills are essential.
About you
You will be committed to improving outcomes for Ealing residents and communities, have excellent written and verbal communications skills, and be willing and able to build strong working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
You will have experience working to support senior stakeholders, ideally in a similarly high-profile environment, and be comfortable with working to short deadlines in a fast-moving team.
You will be comfortable supporting Cabinet members by understanding their priorities and assisting them to manage their portfolios – for example by summarising policy reports and briefings.
You will ideally have experience working in local government or if not demonstrate an understanding of its functions and the issues affecting it.
You don’t need to be a specialist in any particular policy area.
This role is deemed customer facing and as such you must have a command of spoken English which is sufficient to enable you to effectively perform the role. This requirement relates to Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016.
This role is subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.
Closing date: 20 February 2023
