Executive Support Officer

Salary range:  Grade 9 £43,449 - £45,123 p.a. plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week 
Location: Croydon

The opportunity 

We are looking for an organised, proactive and highly professional Executive Support Officer to support two Directors within the Assistant Chief Executive Directorate.

Croydon Council is seeking an experienced Executive Support Officer to play a key role in ensuring the effective and efficient operation of two Directors’ offices. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the center of a busy Directorate, helping to manage priorities, communications, governance processes and the smooth flow of information.

As Executive Support Officer, you will work closely with the Executive Officer to provide high-quality executive and administrative support. You will coordinate competing priorities, manage communications, prepare briefings and reports, and ensure key actions and deadlines are effectively tracked and delivered.

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About the role

You will:

•            Provide high-quality executive support to two Directors.

•            Manage complex diaries, meetings and correspondence.

•            Organise meetings, agendas and supporting documentation.

•            Prepare briefings, reports, presentations and meeting papers.

•            Take accurate notes and track actions.

•            Act as a key point of contact for the Directors’ offices.

•            Maintain oversight of deadlines, forward plans and priorities.

•            Support governance reports, Member enquiries, complaints and information requests.

•            Support priority projects and workstreams.

•            Work in partnership with the Executive Officer and contribute to continuous improvement.

About you

We're looking for someone who has:

•            Experience in a fast-paced administrative or executive support role.

•            Experience managing diaries, meetings and correspondence for senior staff.

•            Excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills.

•            Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.

•            Strong attention to detail and ability to analyse information.

•            Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

•            High levels of discretion, integrity and professionalism.

•            Adaptable and responsive to changing business needs.

Recruitment and selection timeline

•            Shortlisting will take place 20 November 2026

•            Interviews will take place in person at Bernard Wetherill House on w/c 23 November 2026

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Yvonne Aryeetey – [email protected]

Apply early

This vacancy may close without notice if a sufficient number of applications are received. Early application is therefore encouraged.