📢 Cabinet Support Officer – Corporate Services

Pay rate: £26 per hour
Location: Hybrid (3–4 days in office per week)
Contract: Ongoing
Grade: SO2
At Pertemps, we are delighted to be working in partnership with a high-profile Local Government organisation to recruit a Cabinet Support Officer to join their Corporate Services team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional with strong administrative, policy and political awareness skills to play a pivotal role in supporting Cabinet Members and the wider administration in delivering positive outcomes for local communities.

⭐ The Role

As Cabinet Support Officer, you will:
Provide flexible administrative and policy support to 2–3 Cabinet Members.Manage inboxes, triage correspondence, draft responses and co-ordinate casework to ensure prompt and professional communication.Deliver effective diary and meeting management, ensuring Cabinet Members’ time is used productively.Support forward planning, prepare briefing materials, collate agendas, and co-ordinate briefings and stakeholder engagement.Undertake policy research and prepare concise, accurate analysis and briefing notes.Build positive relationships with senior council leaders, officers, external partners, community representatives and residents.Uphold confidentiality, political sensitivity and discretion at all times.Support events, site visits and Cabinet-related meetings, some of which may require flexibility outside of standard office hours.

✅ Selection Criteria

We are looking for someone with:
Proven experience providing senior-level administrative support (including diary and email management).Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to summarise complex information accurately.Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Political awareness, confidentiality and the ability to exercise sound judgement.Strong interpersonal skills – able to engage confidently with Cabinet Members, senior officers, partners and the community.The ability to manage casework, briefings and portfolio priorities effectively.Knowledge of local government structures and functions (desirable).

🌟 About You

This role requires someone solution-focused, highly organised and adaptable, with a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for residents and communities. You’ll be confident working with a wide range of stakeholders and thrive in an environment that is fast-moving, politically sensitive, and requires discretion and professionalism at all times.

💼 Offer

£26 per hourHybrid working – 3–4 days per week in the officeOngoing contract with a prestigious Local Government employerAn opportunity to contribute directly to improving services and outcomes for local communities

🚀 Apply Now

If you are an experienced support professional with a passion for public service and the ability to operate at a high level in a complex, politically-led environment, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply today with your CV, and a member of the Pertemps team will be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity further.