About the Role

This is a pivotal role at the heart of the Council.  As the Executive Director settles into post, you will play a crucial part in ensuring they are fully supported, well-briefed, and able to focus on strategic priorities.  You will be the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing a fast-paced workload with professionalism, discretion and confidence.

You will also provide ad-hoc support to the wider Corporate Resources Senior Leadership Team which comprises of Finance, HR, Legal, IT and Strategic Support.  This role requires someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, can anticipate needs and an organised approach to managing different priorities.

The key responsibilities include:

• Comprehensive diary and inbox management, including scheduling and co-ordinating meetings
• The ability to prioritise tasks effectively and efficiently
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Handling sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office package including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.

This role suits someone who is passionate about delivering excellent learning experiences, committed to maintaining high standards, and confident working both independently and collaboratively to support a skilled and safe workforce.

Please see Appendix A (page 10) for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.

The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 14th August 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).

Provisional interview dates are Wednesday 2nd September 2026.

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

If you’re an unemployed Sefton resident, register with our Sefton@Work service for free support to help you into employment.  You may be eligible for extra assistance such as funding for travel, work clothing, or vouchers to make starting your new job easier.  Call Sefton@Work on 0151 934 2610 or visit seftonatwork.net to find out more and get started today!