We are a centrally led administrative function that offers high-quality business support across the organisation.

Are you a highly organised and proactive professional looking to make a significant impact? We are seeking an experienced Executive Support Officer for a permanent position, 27 hours a week. The role is primarily office-based with flexible home working arrangements based on business needs.

Main Responsibilities

We are looking to appoint an experienced Executive Support Officer with a 'can-do' attitude to join the team. You will work closely with our Senior Leadership and Wider Leadership Teams, providing an exceptional level of support and engaging regularly with other areas of the Council. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of Staffordshire County Council, we want to hear from you!

• Providing comprehensive administrative support to the Leadership Team and Wider Leadership Team.
• Managing and maintaining appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Coordinating and organising meetings, including preparing agendas and taking action notes/minutes.
• Assisting with special projects and initiatives as required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in an executive support or similar role.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organisational abilities.
• Proactive mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• A 'can-do' attitude to join the team.
• Experience in taking action notes of meetings, including in-house and multi-agency meetings.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

We’re happy to talk flexible working. The interview date is Wednesday 17th September 2025, which will be held face-to-face in Staffordshire Place 1.

Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications, so consider applying anyway. For an informal chat about the role, please contact Denise Hasketh, Team Leader, at denise.hasketh@staffordshire.gov.uk.

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council. Our values are at the core of who we are as an organisation, created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice. They sit at the heart of our People Strategy and reflect our community spirit, ambition, and forward-looking approach.

Our benefits include a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and maintain a healthy work-life balance. As a staff member, you will have access to our rewards and benefits at Careers at Staffordshire.

Our recruitment process

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation, a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer, and supports care leavers. We offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.