Executive Support Officer

2 weeks ago

Folkestone CT, United Kingdom Folkestone & Hythe District Council Full time £32,103 - £36,889 per year

Employer:

Folkestone & Hythe District Council

Salary:

£32,103 - £36,389 (Grade E)

Location:

Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QY / Hybrid

Contract:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Evenings/Flexible Hours/Full Time

Hours:

37 hours per week.

DBS Check:

No

Closing Date:

05/12/2025 at 09:00

Reference:

CE/25/326738

Are you highly organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting senior leaders to deliver exceptional results? We're looking for an Executive Support Officer to join our Leadership Support Team and play a pivotal role in enabling the Leader of the Council, Chief Executive, and Corporate Leadership Team (CLT) to perform at their best.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide first-class administrative and organisational support to senior executives.
  • Manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings, and ensure priorities are met.
  • Act as a trusted partner, handling sensitive information with discretion.
  • Support corporate projects, prepare reports and presentations, and assist during emergencies.
  • Maintain efficient systems for communication, filing, and data management.

What We're Looking For

  • Strong experience as a PA or in executive support, with excellent organisational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Exceptional communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and confidence in managing multiple priorities.
  • A proactive, professional approach with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.

Why Join Us

Folkestone & Hythe is a dynamic and innovative place to live, work and visit. Recognised by Best Companies as an outstanding organisation to work for, we have a focus on wellbeing and staff development. Our benefits include:

  • Flexible Working: Embrace a culture that supports agile and hybrid working arrangements.
  • Generous Leave: Enjoy up to 31 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a flexi-time scheme, birthday leave, and Christmas office closure.
  • Pension Scheme: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Family-Friendly Initiatives: Benefit from a range of family-friendly policies and support.
  • Health & Wellbeing: Participate in health and wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Additional Perks: Reimbursement of professional membership subscriptions, salary sacrifice schemes, corporate membership discounts, and free office parking.

This role may occasionally require evening work to facilitate late meetings.

Whilst we have a hybrid working approach with an expectation that you will work from the Civic Centre in Folkestone at least one day per week, which is generally Tuesdays, the successful candidate will also need to be flexible in line with service requirements.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Michelle Farrow (Head of Corporate Policy) on or email

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 9am on Friday 05 December 2025.

Interviews are due to be held on 10 and 11 December 2025.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided below. Please note that we do not accept CV's without a fully completed application form.

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