Cabinet Officer

Job description

Starting salary: £39,336
Job Level: Level 3, Zone 2
Work Location: Hybrid, 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG and Town Hall, WC1H 9GQ
Hours per week: 36 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent   
Closing Date: Sunday 19th May 2024, 23:59pm 
Interviews to be held: TBC
Alternative flexible working options available/open to discussion   

Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.   

About us 

Camden has a proud, rebellious spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems, and to bring about real social change. We want to make Camden a better borough – a place where everyone has a chance to succeed and where nobody gets left behind. Together we will create a place that works for everyone and where everyone has a voice.

We are seeking a highly motivated, proactive and exceptionally well-organised Cabinet Officer to work closely with the Cabinet of Camden Council. 

The role

This is an important role in providing administrative and policy assistance to the senior elected leadership of the council, sitting within the Council's Cabinet Office which as a team provides comprehensive support to the Leader, Deputy Leader and wider Cabinet. 

The Cabinet Officer role will incorporate diary and inbox management, speechwriting and briefings, engaging with colleagues across communications, policy and service design. You will work closely with other Cabinet Officers working to Cabinet Members and the Cabinet Office to ensure the timely escalation of issues, sharing of activity, events and insight. You will take initiative to ensure that Cabinet Members are informed of emerging issues, new ideas and opportunities. 

You will have a good understanding of the current issues that affect local government and Camden specifically. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a role at the heart of a dynamic Council working closely with elected members and a supportive close knit team but also with a wide range of colleagues to deliver the best outcomes for residents and communities.  

About you

To succeed in this role, you will bring your experience working in high profile, fast-paced environments, including diary management and briefings for senior officials. 

You will have experience working with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external; you will be comfortable working with senior elected members and officers, using your good judgement to anticipate issues, provide information and proactively manage a busy schedule with competing priorities. You will have first-class writing skills, and the ability to research and draft materials such as briefings, replies to correspondence and summarising policies and reports. You will know and understand the issues affecting local government, as well as the roles and functions of local government.

If you would like to have a further discussion about the role or you have any questions please email [email protected].

Working for Camden

We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine our corporate services, and we’ll redefine what a career can be.   

At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' to see full details of our benefits.  

Additional information   

To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10421328/file/document?inline

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.   

Inclusion and Diversity 

We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.

To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits'.      

Asking for Adjustments   

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at [email protected] or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.