Executive Support Officer - Internal Only

This position is open to internal candidates employed by LBB. Any applications received from external candidates outside of the above will not be considered and will be automatically rejected. Directorate: Family Services Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 36 Salary: Grade H Location: Colindale Closing Date: 15th November 2025 Interviews: Week commencing 16th November 2026 Important Information for Current Barnet Council Employees Where possible, employees who have access to Oracle are encouraged to apply via the Opportunity Marketplace (Internal Career Site). This helps to ensure applications are correctly identified as internal and avoids potential delays during the recruitment process. This position is open to internal candidates employed by LBB. Any applications received from external candidates outside of the above will not be considered and will be automatically rejected. About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do. About the role We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and discreet Executive Support Officer to provide high-level administrative support to our Assistant Directors of Social Care. In this vital role, you will help them manage a busy and complex schedule, coordinate high-level meetings, and act as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including members, local government bodies, health partners, and service users Please click here to download the Job description for this role. (Right-click and select “Open in new tab” so you can keep the job description open while completing your application) Interviews are to take place week commencing November 16th 2026 About you Experience: Proven experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or senior administrator at a senior management level. Experience within social care, health, or the public sector is highly desirable. IT Skills: Fully proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), virtual meeting platforms and appropriate use of AI. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong eye for detail and grammar. Organization: Exceptional time-management and multi-tasking abilities in a fast-paced environment. Discretion: Ability to handle highly sensitive, confidential, and safeguarding-related information with absolute trust and integrity. You will expected to be proficient in the following areas: Diary & Inbox Management: Manage the Director’s calendar, screen emails, prioritize urgent matters, and arrange travel and accommodation. Meeting Support: Schedule executive meetings, prepare agendas, collate briefing packs, and take accurate minutes or action logs. Stakeholder Liaison: Handle confidential communications with professionalism, diplomacy, and sensitivity, representing the Director across the organization and with external partners. Communication & Liaison: Act as a professional gatekeeper, managing emails, drafting high-level correspondence, and fielding inquiries from government bodies, partners, and the public Information & Reporting: Assist in drafting reports, presentations, and correspondence, ensuring compliance with data protection and confidentiality standards (GDPR). Project & Admin Support: Support ad-hoc projects, track department deadlines, and help coordinate team events or training days. What we offer 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays Access to the Local Government Pensi