Salary: £25,989 to £27,254 per annum
Grade: E
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Leadership Support Team, providing support to the wider Management Team and services within one of the most forward‑thinking local authorities in the country. If you are highly organised, proactive, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, this could be the role for you.
As a Leadership Support Officer, you will play a key role in enabling our senior leaders to deliver excellent services to our communities. You will provide comprehensive administrative support, working closely with managers and teams across the directorates. Your responsibilities will include:
- Diary management and coordination of meetings with internal and external partners.
- Handling correspondence, including supporting responses to Freedom of Information requests, Member enquiries, and MP correspondence.
- Preparing agendas, taking minutes, and ensuring timely follow‑up of actions.
- Maintaining accurate records and managing confidential information with discretion.
- Using a wide range of IT systems to produce high‑quality documents, reports, and presentations.
- Supporting wider directorate functions and contributing to efficient and effective service delivery.
This is a unique opportunity to gain insight into a broad range of service areas and develop your skills within a dynamic and supportive environment. You will be part of a collaborative team that values flexibility, professionalism, and excellent customer service.
What we are looking for:
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
- Experience of managing competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in IT packages and experience working in a busy administrative environment.
- A commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and high professional standards.
Why join us?
- Career development opportunities across a large and diverse council.
- A supportive team environment where your contribution makes a real difference.
- Hybrid working.
Contact
For further information about this role, please contact Maureen Wilson via email on [email protected]
Key Documents
Job Description
Total Rewards Brochure
Key Dates
Closing Date: 28/06/2026
Interview Date: 06/07/2026
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
