Support Officer To An Opposition Group Leader Sessions House, County Hall, Maidstone, United Kingdom £36,264 - £39,760 Per Annum Permanent Full Time Apply By 27 April, 2026 Posted On 10 April, 2026

Kent County Council

Maidstone, United Kingdom
Base: £36,264 - £39,760 py; bonus/equity: not spec...
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Senior-level executive support experience
Research and analysis capabilities
Complex stakeholder management skills
** Kent County Council is seeking a Support Officer to assist an Opposition Group Leader, providing high-level organizational and administrative support in a politically neutral environment. The role requires strong communication, research, and stakeholder management skills, along with the ability to handle sensitive information effectively. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing coordinated, efficient, and confidential support to an Opposition Group Leader within Kent County Council.
  • Candidates must demonstrate the ability to operate in a politically neutral manner while managing competing priorities and tight deadlines.
  • This position requires a short written task prior to the interview and is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application.

Matching Summary

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** Kent County Council is seeking a Support Officer to assist an Opposition Group Leader, providing high-level organizational and administrative support in a politically neutral environment. The role requires strong communication, research, and stakeholder management skills, along with the ability to handle sensitive information effectively. **

Salary

Base: £36,264 - £39,760 Per Annum; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Senior-level executive support experience
  • Research and analysis capabilities
  • Complex stakeholder management skills
  • Political environment understanding
  • Confidential information handling

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Experience with democratic processes
  • Flexibility to support different leaders

Key Requirements

  • Experience of research and analysis
  • Understanding of working in a political environment
  • Experience of complex stakeholder management
  • Provision of executive support
  • Command of spoken English sufficient for job requirements

Work Rights

Not specified

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