Job Title: Executive Support Manager - Corporate/Members

Salary: £51,801 - £59,724 per annum

Grade G

Fixed Term Contract – 2 years 

37 hours per week (hybrid working)

About the Role

As part of our Executive Support Team, you’ll play a key role in enabling effective leadership and decision-making. You’ll be responsible for:

Leading and developing a high-performing Executive Support Team Overseeing strategic planning, resource management, and service delivery Working closely with the Mayor and Cabinet Office to align political and corporate priorities Driving continuous improvement in administrative processes and systems Providing strategic cover for the Chief of Staff and contributing to cross-directorate initiatives

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

Proven experience supporting senior leaders in a complex organisation Strong leadership and people management skills Excellent communication, judgement, and problem-solving abilities A proactive, collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement Experience working in a political or public sector environment is highly desirable

Benefits of Working with Us 

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

Generous annual leave entitlement  Local Government Pension Scheme  Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)  Ongoing training and professional development  Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support  Staff discounts and local offers  A supportive and inclusive working environment 

DBS Check: Not Required for this post

Advert Closing Date:

Redeployment Only: 24 July 2025 Internal & External: 10 August 2025

Interview Date: TBC

Please contact Denise Morley, Executive Support Manager – dmorley@thurrock.gov.uk - for more details or an informal discussion.

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