Cabinet Officer

Description:

This important role will provide administrative and policy support to the senior elected leadership of Camden Council. The position involves diary and inbox management, drafting briefings and reports, preparing speeches, and collating papers for meetings. You will work closely with colleagues in communications, policy, and service design to ensure the smooth operation of the Cabinet office.

In this role, you will ensure timely escalation of issues, sharing of activity and insight, and proactively manage a busy schedule with competing priorities. You will be responsible for anticipating issues and opportunities, providing critical information to Cabinet Members, and summarising policies for review. You will also be involved in engaging with a wide range of colleagues to deliver positive outcomes for Camden's residents and communities.

This role requires excellent organisation skills, the ability to work autonomously, and experience in dealing with senior officials. You will need to demonstrate good judgement and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities. The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills, with the ability to read, understand, and summarise policies effectively.

What We Offer:

• 27 days of annual leave (+ bank holidays)

• Flexible working arrangements

• Family leave and loan schemes

• Access to staff networks

• Exceptional pension scheme

Inclusion and Diversity:

Camden Council is committed to being an inclusive organisation. We encourage applications from diverse communities, including Black, Asian, LGBT+, disabled, and neurodiverse candidates. We believe diversity in all its forms leads to better outcomes for our residents and our workforce.