Executive Support Officer

Job Introduction

Executive Support Officer (£32,597 - £35,412, pay award pending)
Working Pattern: Full time, permanent
Location: County Offices, Lincoln
Closing Date: 31/05/26
Interviews: TBC (June)

An exciting opportunity has developed in Business Support generating a vacancy for an Executive Support Officer in the Leaders Office. 

The role will be fast paced and will include providing a dedicated support service to the Executive Councillors of Lincolnshire County Council.

The ESO role will be required to develop strong close working relationships with the Executive Office, other districts, key partners and stakeholders, establishing clear lines of communication between, Lincolnshire and other authorities.

No two days will be the same, dealing with high level (internal and external) sensitive/political and confidential matters of the moment. The ability to multitask, juggle conflicting priorities, have excellent time management skills and attention to detail especially preparing official documents and reports. You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with government officials and community members.

Key responsibilities (this is not an extensive overview)

• Schedule Management: Organise and maintain calendars, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Communication: Act as a point of contact between the executive leads and internal/external stakeholders, handling phone calls, emails, and other correspondence.
• Meeting Coordination: Arrange and coordinate meetings and events, prepare agendas, and ensure all necessary materials are available for discussions on local governance, policy-making, and community projects.
• Minute taking: in person meeting attendance where necessary, to capture key points, actions and support with IT and presentation delivery
• Document Preparation: Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents, related to local government initiatives and public policies. 
• Travel Arrangements: Plan and book travel, including conferences, events, accommodation, and transport.
• Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information with discretion, particularly regarding local government strategies and community relations

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Alison Sullivan via email alison.sullivan@lincolnshire.gov.uk

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

A relocation package may be considered for the successful candidate. More details relating to our Relocation Policy can be found here.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Fluency Duty 

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.