Executive Support Officer


Company:	West Lancashire Borough Council
Salary:	£28,598 to £31,022 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Ormskirk, L39 2DF
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Sept 2026
Closing date:	20 Sept 2026

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Summary

Why Us?

Are you an organised and proactive administrator who enjoys working in a busy environment where no two days are the same?

We're looking for an Executive Support Officer to join our Executive Support Team, providing high-quality support to senior leaders across the organisation. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll help coordinate meetings, manage correspondence, support key activities and play an important part in ensuring services run smoothly.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in executive support and gain valuable experience working closely with senior managers in a professional and supportive environment.

About the Role

As an Executive Support Officer, you will provide confidential administrative support to Directors, Assistant Directors and Chief Officers, helping them manage priorities and work effectively.

Key responsibilities include:

- Provide professional and confidential administrative support to Directors, Assistant Directors and Chief Officers.

- Act as a first point of contact for enquiries and correspondence

- Organise and coordinate meetings and events, including preparing agendas and supporting documentation.

- Process and monitor correspondence and incoming mail, ensuring timely responses.

- Maintaining accurate records and delivering a high standard of customer service.

What We Offer

We pride ourselves on being a friendly, supportive employer and offer a range of benefits designed to suit your needs. These include a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, work–life balance policies, and opportunities for personal development.

Working Requirements

- Standard working week of 36 hours, Monday to Friday.

- Occasional flexibility to support the Executive Support Team, including work outside normal office hours.

- Ability to travel to other Council sites as required.

Local Government Reorganisation

The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.

If you are successful in your application, you will initially join West Lancashire Borough Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.

Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.

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If you are a motivated and organised professional looking to develop your career in executive support, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and join a supportive team at the heart of the organisation.

Additional information

Interview: To be confirmed.

If you are interested in this position and would like an informal conversation, please free to contact Jemma Hunstone at Jemma.Hunstone@westlancs.gov.uk.

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