Executive Support Officer

Location: The Crescent, Taunton, TA1 4DY

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 2+ Months

Working Hours: Mon - Fri, 09:00 - 17:00, 37 Hours per week

Pay Rate: £ 14.36 per hour 

Job Ref: OR11451

Responsibilities

Manage diaries and coordinate meetings for Executive Directors and Lead Members.

Monitor and action emails, flagging urgent items and filtering non-essential content.

Organise travel, accommodation, and conference attendance.

Collate information for reports and committee responses.

Liaise with services and stakeholders to ensure timely communication and follow-up.

Provide cover for other ESOs during leave or absence.

Person Specification

Experienced in providing high-level administrative support.

Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities calmly and professionally.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Experience in diary management.

Desirable: Experience supporting senior leaders or working in a political or public sector environment.

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