Executive Support Manager Corporate/Members

Job Description

Job Title: Executive Support Manager - Corporate/Members

Salary:£51,801 - £59,724 per annum

Grade G

Fixed Term Contract – 2 years

37 hours per week (hybrid working)

About the Role

As part of our Executive Support Team, you’ll play a key role in enabling effective leadership and decision-making. You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading and developing a high-performing Executive Support Team
• Overseeing strategic planning, resource management, and service delivery
• Working closely with the Mayor and Cabinet Office to align political and corporate priorities
• Driving continuous improvement in administrative processes and systems
• Providing strategic cover for the Chief of Staff and contributing to cross-directorate initiatives

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience supporting senior leaders in a complex organisation
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication, judgement, and problem-solving abilities
• A proactive, collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement
• Experience working in a political or public sector environment is highly desirable

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

DBS Check: Not Required for this post

Advert Closing Date:

• Redeployment Only: 24 July 2025
• Internal & External: 10 August 2025

Interview Date: TBC

Please contact Denise Morley, Executive Support Manager – dmorley@thurrock.gov.uk - for more details or an informal discussion.

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:

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About us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council