Job Description

Job Category: Administration
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Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK's first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
What's the role?
This role will work closely with senior managers including: Executive Directors, Service Directors, and Heads of Service. In addition, the role will engage with elected Councillors, including Members of the Cabinet and Scrutiny and liaise with a wide range of external stakeholders.
The primary function of the role will be to provide high quality support to the Council's senior leadership team. This will include performing a diverse range of day-to-day tasks including: minuting key meetings, organising multi-stakeholder events, diary management and managing the Directorate business cycle.
What we're looking for
We are looking for a highly motivated individual, ideally with executive assistant experience, who can quickly develop strong relationships with senior officers and colleagues across the Council, working strategically to ensure that Directors are fully briefed, organised and equipped for day-to-day management of the organisation. You will be a reliable team player who is able to adapt, in a fast paced environment, to the evolving needs of the organisation. You will conduct yourself professionally and use your initiative and problem solving skills to support the Directors to maintain a high level of service to the residents of Lewisham.
What's in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

Location
The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.
Special conditions
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don't accept CV's.
- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
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Salary
37,509 to 38,637 per annum (SC6)
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at
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