Leadership Support Officer

Leadership Support Officer Salary: £29,064 to £31,537 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours/working pattern: Full Time

• Salary: £29,064 to £31,537 per annum

Grade: G

Contract: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover Until September 2027)

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week

Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire

The Health and Adult Services Leadership Support team is looking for a well-organised, self-motivated individual to provide support to the Assistant Director for Adult Social Care.

The role offers the opportunity to develop your knowledge and gain an insight into the provision of adult social care. You will work with colleagues and members at every level within the organisation and with external customers and partners.

The Leadership Support Team provides a vital personal assistant role and administrative support to the senior leaders of the council and is part of the larger Business Support Service.

You will be the key point of contact for the Assistant Director and carry out a wide range of duties including:

• Diary management and coordination of meetings with internal and external partners.
• Handling correspondence and communication. Monitoring multiple email accounts.
• Preparing agendas, taking minutes and ensuring timely follow up actions.
• Aiding the production of reports, presentations and spreadsheets. 
• Maintaining accurate records and managing confidential information with discretion.
• Supporting workshops and events.
• Working to tight deadlines.
• Preparing and circulating articles for the weekly Adult Social Care Bulletin.  

What we are looking for:

• A flexible approach, excellent customer service skills and a high level of confidentiality at all times.  
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience of managing competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
• Using a wide range of IT packages and experience working in a busy environment.
• A commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and high professional standards.

What can we offer you?

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.

These include:

• a local government pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
• salary sacrifice schemes
• employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
• travel loans
• Health Assured - confidential help and support for your wellbeing

Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits.

For more information, please contact:

Jane Connolly, Senior Business Support Manager on 01609 532776 or via email jane.connolly@northyorks.gov.uk

Key Documents

Job Description

Total Rewards Brochure

 Key Dates

Closing Date: 31 July 2026

Interview Date:  10 August 2026 - County Hall, Northallerton

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. 

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Using AI? Please follow our guidance to ensure your application reflects your own knowledge and experience: Advice on your job application | North Yorkshire Council

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Leadership Support Officer

Salary: £29,064 to £31,537 per annum

Grade: G

Contract: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover Until September 2027)

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week

Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire

The Health and Adult Services Leadership Support team is looking for a well-organised, self-motivated individual to provide support to the Assistant Director for Adult Social Care.

The role offers the opportunity to develop your knowledge and gain an insight into the provision of adult social care. You will work with colleagues and members at every level within the organisation and with external customers and partners.

The Leadership Support Team provides a vital personal assistant role and administrative support to the senior leaders of the council and is part of the larger Business Support Service.

You will be the key point of contact for the Assistant Director and carry out a wide range of duties including:

• Diary management and coordination of meetings with internal and external partners.
• Handling correspondence and communication. Monitoring multiple email accounts.
• Preparing agendas, taking minutes and ensuring timely follow up actions.
• Aiding the production of reports, presentations and spreadsheets.
• Maintaining accurate records and managing confidential information with discretion.
• Supporting workshops and events.
• Working to tight deadlines.
• Preparing and circulating articles for the weekly Adult Social Care Bulletin.

What we are looking for:

• A flexible approach, excellent customer service skills and a high level of confidentiality at all times.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience of managing competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
• Using a wide range of IT packages and experience working in a busy environment.
• A commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and high professional standards.

What can we offer you?

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.

These include:

• a local government pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
• salary sacrifice schemes
• employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
• travel loans
• Health Assured - confidential help and support for your wellbeing

Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits.

For more information, please contact:

Jane Connolly, Senior Business Support Manager on 01609 532776 or via email jane.connolly@northyorks.gov.uk

Key Documents

Job Description

Total Rewards Brochure

Key Dates

Closing Date: 31 July 2026

Interview Date: 10 August 2026 - County Hall, Northallerton

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Using AI? Please follow our guidance to ensure your application reflects your own knowledge and experience: Advice on your job application | North Yorkshire Council

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Leadership Support Officer

Salary: £29,064 - £31,537

Posted: 15/07/2026

Closing date: 31/07/2026

Closing time: 23:59

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