Executive Support Manager - Corporate/Members
| Posting date: | 24 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £51,801 to £59,724 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 August 2025 |
| Location: | Thurrock, Essex, RM17 6SL |
| Company: | Thurrock Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 2607_1753364511 |
Summary
Job Title: Executive Support Manager - Corporate/Members
Salary:£51,801 - £59,724 per annum
Grade G
Fixed Term Contract - 2 years
37 hours per week (hybrid working)
About the Role
As part of our Executive Support Team, you'll play a key role in enabling effective leadership and decision-making. You'll be responsible for:
- Leading and developing a high-performing Executive Support Team
- Overseeing strategic planning, resource management, and service delivery
- Working closely with the Mayor and Cabinet Office to align political and corporate priorities
- Driving continuous improvement in administrative processes and systems
- Providing strategic cover for the Chief of Staff and contributing to cross-directorate initiatives
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
- Proven experience supporting senior leaders in a complex organisation
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Excellent communication, judgement, and problem-solving abilities
- A proactive, collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement
- Experience working in a political or public sector environment is highly desirable
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
DBS Check: Not Required for this post
Advert Closing Date:
- Redeployment Only: 24 July 2025
- Internal & External: 10 August 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Please contact Denise Morley, Executive Support Manager - - for more details or an informal discussion.
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