Overview

The Executive Officer to the Corporate Director role plays a significant part in the delivery of the corporate and directorate priorities and in supporting the Corporate Director in their day-to-day work. They will directly support two members of our Corporate Management Team, the Corporate Director of Housing and the Corporate Director of Children and Education. The role requires a clear and in-depth understanding of Council activity in order to effectively deliver and coordinate work across a range of teams and stakeholders. The post holder will also have a critical role in supporting the corporate director in decision-making processes, anticipating issues before they arise, developing solutions and actions and escalating to senior officers where necessary.

Responsibilities

Co-ordinate team documents for CMT and DMT meetings.

Take minutes of meetings and provide updates to the Chief Executive and Corporate Director when they are deputising at meetings.

Ensure the office of the Corporate Director has sufficient support at all times.

Management/ownership of the diary of the Corporate Director, including diary management activities, scheduling, co-ordinating meeting requirements with internal and external stakeholders and taking decisions without reference.

Undertake special projects as determined by CD, e.g. leading on preparation for inspections, organising events, assist in the collation of data.

Review internal and external communications for the Chief Executive and Corporate Director, preparing presentations and drafting the content for speeches.

Help manage complaints from the public, ensuring responses are sent and carrying out information management duties such as Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.

Oversee and service the requirements of key stakeholder meetings, create action plans for continuous improvement and ensure actions are completed across the directorate.

Essential Knowledge

Wide ranging and detailed knowledge of Council activity and other relevant public bodies including the current challenges facing Croydon Council and the wider Public Sector.

Excellent understanding of the Council''s vision, governance, objectives, strategies and policies.

Essential Experience

Experience of operating in a busy, demanding, complex and political environment.

Experience of working with and/or providing advice or recommendations to a senior leader.

Experience in collating complex reports, presentations and/or briefings in a concise and accessible manner.

Experience of working effectively in a team, including in a working group with multiple services represented.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK and Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Job Information

Job Title: Executive Officer to the Corporate Director

Company:

Location: Croydon

Posted: Sep 2nd 2025

Closes: Oct 3rd 2025

Sector: Administration

Contract: Contract

Hours: 36 Hours a week (Mon-Fri) 9AM-5PM; Hybrid working - Office based Bernard Weatherill House Croydon 3 days a week.

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