Executive Support Officer

The Role



We have an exciting opportunity available for an Executive Support Officer to work with our Chief Executive and the Chair of the Authority. You will play a key role in supporting the Chief Executive by organising their diary, formulating correspondence, preparing key communications, drafting presentations and line management administration. You will also provide support to the Chair of the Authority and Members as well as supporting our Committees and other meetings as required. At times you will also provide wider administrative support where it is needed within the Authority.



About You



You will need to have experience of working in an executive support role, including diarising, note/minute taking of complex discussions, complex letter and report writing and have excellent attention to detail and accuracy. You will also need to have strong ICT, communication and organisational skills and be able to interpret complex information.



About Us



The Peak District National Park was the first of Britain’s 15 national parks and is still enjoyed by millions, looking for both adventure and a breathing space to escape. It is also the most accessible due its proximity to four major cities of the UK and its 38,000 residents. We recognise the importance of our national park and our job is to speak up and care for the Peak District National Park for all to enjoy forever.



Further Information



For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ruth.Crowder@peakdistrict.gov.uk, Democratic Services Manager. No agencies at this time please.



Benefits



We offer a range of staff benefits including flexi-time, a great pension with employer contribution of 19.57%, 25-30 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays and free parking at most of our offices. Please look at our Total Reward Brochure to see what we offer.



Flexible Working



Flexitime working is available and also hybrid home/office working is available subject to agreement. If you would like to discuss this, please contact us.



Our Values

• Care – We care for the Peak District National Park, the people we work with and all those we serve. It’s at the heart of everything we do.


• Enjoy – We take pride in what we do and feel good about our contribution.


• Pioneer – We were born of pioneers. We will continue to explore opportunities to inspire future generations.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion



The Peak District National Park Authority is committed to equal opportunities. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.



We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the role.