Cabinet Executive Officer

Overview

Join to apply for the Cabinet Executive Officer role at Lewisham Council.Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities. We are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.Introduction

Are you politically astute and passionate about public service? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy solving complex problems? Are you a confident communicator with excellent research and writing skills? Do you want to be at the heart of local government, making a real difference?What’s the role?

As Cabinet Executive Officer, you’ll support the Mayor and Cabinet Members to deliver on their priorities. You’ll manage casework, prepare briefings and speeches, and act as a key liaison between elected members, officers and external partners.What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:Generous holiday allowanceLocal Government Pension schemeFlexible working and family friendly policiesSeason ticket and bicycle loansA range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym membershipsSupportive staff networksWhat We’re Looking For

You’re politically astute, highly organised, and thrive in fast-paced environments. You’ll support Cabinet Members with high-quality briefings, policy and research advice, and coordinate across senior stakeholders with confidence and discretion. You’re a skilled communicator — able to write compelling briefings, speeches and correspondence under pressure. You’ll bring clarity to complex issues, maintain strong networks, and stay ahead of policy developments. With a calm, professional approach and a passion for public service, you’ll help drive delivery on key priorities for Lewisham’s residents. If you’re proactive, collaborative and ready to make a difference — this is your opportunity.Location

The role is primarily based at Laurence House in Catford (SE6 4RU), just 15 minutes from central London by train. We operate a hybrid working model, giving you the flexibility to work from home and the office. You’ll also have the opportunity to engage with the borough and the capital alongside Cabinet Members at meetings, community events, and key engagements shaping Lewisham’s future.Special conditions

This is a politically restricted postWhile some evening work may be required, we offer a flexible working scheme to help you balance your time and commitments.Salary

£42,861 - £44,430 per annum (PO1) (This will increase by 3.2% in September 2025)Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants and those with health conditions throughout the recruitment process. We support the Access to Work scheme; further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply.The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk and an advisor will be in touch.How to apply

We encourage applicants to have an informal discussion about the role with the hiring manager, Charlie Hughes (Head of Mayor’s Office), who can be contacted at charlie.hughes@lewisham.gov.uk.Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification.Additional notes

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