Confidential Support Specialist
4 days ago
As a Confidential Support Specialist at Cambridgeshire County Council, you will play a vital role in providing professional, proactive, and confidential support to one of our Service Directors.
Your primary responsibilities will include diary management, email monitoring, agenda management, minute taking, and acting as a link to key corporate areas of work.
You will also be involved in coordinating Councillor complaints and internal governance processes, while being part of an established hub of Executive Assistants and Personal Assistants who can guide and support you when needed.
About YouTo be successful in this role, you will have well-developed knowledge of business administration processes and IT systems.
An advantage would be an understanding of key commissioning principles within local authorities, but this is something that can be taught by the team.
You will also require a strong understanding of general business requirements such as HR and finance processes, information management, risk management, customer service, and health and safety.
In addition, an understanding of contracting within a local authority and knowledge or experience of social care statutory services would be desirable.
Key Responsibilities- Predict and pre-empt challenges and provide solutions with a calm, balanced, and positive approach.
- Develop strong and effective working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, partners, and providers where necessary.
We offer a comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family.
You will also have the opportunity to buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme.
Taking your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances is also an option.
Additionally, you can make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings.
Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships, and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth is available.
You will also have access to paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day.
Our Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity, and inclusion network are also available.
Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards are also on offer.
Finally, you will have access to an Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes.
Salary InformationThe estimated salary for this role is £30,000 - £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
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