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Introduction

Are you a highly organised professional with excellent political awareness? Can you produce high quality briefings, speeches and research on complex issues at pace? Do you thrive in fast-moving environments, building effective relationships with senior stakeholders and elected members? Are you motivated by delivering positive change for local communities?

This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of decision-making in one of London's most dynamic and diverse boroughs.

What’s the role?

Lewisham has a new administration with an ambitious agenda focused on delivering safer and more affordable homes, cleaner and greener neighbourhoods, healthier communities, and a fairer local economy. Working directly with Cabinet Members, you will help turn priorities into action.

As Cabinet Executive Officer, you will provide high-quality policy, research and organisational support to Cabinet Members. You will prepare briefings and speeches, manage complex correspondence and stakeholder relationships, support policy development, and help ensure Cabinet Members are fully equipped to lead and deliver for Lewisham residents.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

Generous holiday allowance
Local Government Pension scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies
Season ticket and bicycle loans
A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
Supportive staff networks

Location
The job is primarily based in Civic Suite, Catford, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis. The Mayor's Office expects staff to work from the office 3 days per week.

Special conditions
This post is politically restricted.
Evening work and attendance at meetings outside normal office hours may be required.
The post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Mayor and Cabinet Office.

The recruitment process is anonymous and we do not accept CVs.