GLCCA Executive Support Officer

Job Introduction

We're looking for an Executive Support Officer to provide support to our Corporate Leadership Team and help strengthen engagement and communications with our stakeholders and partners.

The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority was established just over a year ago and has taken on new powers and responsibilities devolved from government, enabling more decisions to be made locally in partnership with our councils.

This role is based in Lincoln, with a salary of £32,597– £35,412. As this is a key support role, the successful candidate will be expected to work from the office five days a week.

Job Introduction

Executive Support Officer

Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA)

Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Salary: £32,597–£35,412 per annum (Pay Award Pending)

Location: Lincoln (on-site 5 days a week)

Closing Date: 2nd August 2026

Interviews: 13th August 2026

About the Role

You’ll be joining a busy, dynamic and exciting team, providing support to our executive leadership and helping us build strong relationships with stakeholders and partners across both the public and private sectors. Our work reaches 1.1 million residents, 39,000 businesses and more than 32 million visitors, giving you the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a real difference across Greater Lincolnshire.

In this role, you'll play an important part in helping the Combined Authority deliver high-quality services and achieve positive outcomes for the communities, businesses and partners we serve.

You will:

• Provide high-quality, professional and confidential administrative support to the Executive Officers, helping them work effectively and efficiently while making the best use of resources.
• Support the delivery of high-quality services by contributing to performance management, quality standards and continuous improvement activities where appropriate.
• Help embed new ways of working, building and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, service areas, providers and partners to encourage collaboration and shared success.
• Take ownership of your area of responsibility, providing advice, guidance and practical support where needed.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve processes, create efficiencies and maximise value across your areas of work.

About You

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic about joining a new organisation and keen to be part of an exciting journey, embracing new ways of working and helping to shape how we operate.

You'll bring:

• Experience in a senior administrative or secretarial role.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio.
• Confidence in communicating with a wide range of people, whether face-to-face, over the phone or in writing.
• A commitment to delivering excellent customer service and creating positive experiences for colleagues, partners and members of the public.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a new government organisation, based in Greater Lincolnshire. You will be joining a growing team who are all here because they want to support the growth, improvement and regeneration of the local area. Join us and help make Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority a successful and organised government authority.

Employer
Please note, this role is with the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA), not with Lincolnshire County Council.

Location and travel
 The role will be based on-site in Lincoln.

How to apply

Please upload your CV and complete the covering statement section of the application form. In no more than 1,000 words, explain how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

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.

Enquiries
If you have any questions about this role or the recruitment process, please email Joelle.davies@greaterlincolnshire-cca.gov.uk.

Right to work and sponsorship
These roles are not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority does not currently hold a Home Office sponsor licence. Applicants must therefore have the existing right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding awareness is essential; all employees must follow GLCCA’s safeguarding policies when working with vulnerable individuals.

Adjustments and accessibility
We welcome applications from everyone. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the process, please tell us at the email above and we will make arrangements.