Job Description
Wyre is a borough that shows the best of Lancashire. We are located on the coast, with Preston, Blackpool and the Lake District nearby and home to picturesque towns including Fleetwood, Garstang, Poulton-le-Fylde and Thornton Cleveleys, as well as many beautiful rural villages. Wyre welcomed over 4.4 million visitors in 2023 - and it is easy to see why. The borough boasts a rich heritage, with historic high streets and bustling markets, mouth-watering local food and quality accommodation and a calendar filled with brilliant events. On one side you’ll find stunning award-winning beaches with unspoilt coastlines, and on the other unforgettable landscapes in the Forest of Bowland, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
We’re looking for a Corporate Support Manager to provide Executive Support to the Leader and Chief Executive and to lead the Council’s Corporate Support team which provide administrative support to the Corporate Management Team and other teams across the council.
What you’ll be doing
· Providing proactive and confidential secretarial support to the Chief Executive and the Leader including the management of correspondence, emails, phone calls and diaries.
· Leading the Corporate Support Team in providing a high quality executive support service for the wider Corporate Management Team.
· To be responsible for a wide range of administrative support including administration of meetings, dealing with complex queries and complaints, arranging meetings and staff briefings and email and diary management support.
Who we’re looking for – Someone with:
· Experience of working in a similar executive support role or administrative environment with excellent customer service skills
· Excellent planning, organisation and prioritising skills with the ability to managing conflicting demands and work to deadlines.
· Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate confidently with a range of audience and foster positive working relationships.
In return we can offer you a salary up to £36,648, 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days subject to length of service, great work life balance with flexible working arrangements, employer pension contribution, free onsite parking, discounted gym membership, access to occupational health and wellbeing services, training and development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture that allows you to develop and grow.
How to apply
A career in local government can be very rewarding, offering a variety of roles and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Wyre Council offers this development through many of its career paths.
To apply for one of our vacancies, click on ‘apply online’ to begin your application.
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