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The role

As the Executive Administrator, you’ll be the pivotal force that keeps the Leader's office running like clockwork. From orchestrating high-level meetings that drive our borough forward to ensuring seamless coordination between cabinet members, departments, and influential external bodies—you’ll be at the heart of it all!

This role is being offered internally only on a 3-month secondment basis.

Your mission:

  • You’ll play a key role in connecting the Leader with the community, acting as a warm and responsive first point of contact for casework that matters most to our residents.
  • Your expertise will ensure that the Leader’s interactions with the public are as impactful as they are meaningful.
  • You’ll work closely with the Leader, the Cabinet, and the Corporate Management Team (CMT), providing top-tier support and coordination across the highest levels.
  • Your work will underpin the strategic decisions that shape Southwark, making a tangible difference every day.
  • You’ll oversee a range of administrative and office functions, ensuring the smooth operation using your attention to detail, organisational skills, and proactive approach.

How will you make an impact:

We need a dynamic and experienced Executive Administrator for a 3-month secondment who is passionate about public service and driven to make a difference who will bring a blend of the following:

  • Proven Experience: Administration or Executive Assistant with a track record of delivering high-quality outcomes for Senior Leadership in a Local Government context.
  • Strategic Contributor: Demonstrated ability to align Admin support with strategic Planning goals, making a tangible impact.
  • Budget Savvy: Provide administrative support for financial systems such as raising purchase orders, monitoring budgets, and ensuring appropriate sign off.
  • Performance-Driven: Skilled in providing a performance-focused supporting role, implementing effective strategies, systems, and procedures to drive continuous improvement.
  • Detail-Oriented: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, maintaining meticulous attention to detail while meeting deadlines.
  • Flexible Working: Enjoy a balanced approach with flexible home working, alongside occasional travel to our London Bridge HQ.

Additional salary details

Are you ready to take the reins at the centre of one of London's most dynamic boroughs? We're seeking an exceptional Executive Administrator to be the powerhouse behind Southwark Council's Leader. This is more than just a role, it's an opportunity to make your mark where leadership, innovation, and community spirit meet.

About Southwark Council

Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.

At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities.

Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.

Benefits and more information:

Working for Southwark Council – Southwark

Salary Range: £42,855 - £50,088

Recruitment timetable

Application Closing Date: 11.59pm on the 7th August 2024

Interview Date: W/C 19th August 2024

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

  • Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
  • Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
  • If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.

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