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  • About The Role

  • We are recruiting for a Cabinet Support Officer (Fixed-Term, 12 Months) to join our Democratic Services team within the Chief Executive’s Directorate.

    If you are passionate about supporting the Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Members, committed to achieving positive outcomes for residents, and bring strong experience in executive support, casework management, policy research or political administration, we would love to hear from you.

    In this role, you will:

    • Provide a proactive, high‑quality support service to the Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Members, ensuring they are fully briefed and prepared for meetings and engagements.
    • Manage routine and complex casework using the iCasework system, including conducting research, preparing responses, and liaising sensitively with residents, MPs, council services and external partners.
    • Draft briefings, reports, speeches and speaking notes, and support policy development and strategic priority delivery on behalf of Cabinet Members.
    • Coordinate diaries, stakeholder engagement, media liaison, and support high‑profile projects and events.

    About You

    We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

    • Experience of providing excellent PA, executive, research or administrative support services in a political or senior‑leadership environment.
    • Strong experience managing complex enquiries or casework to a conclusion.
    • Knowledge of local government functions, governance arrangements and the political sensitivities of working with elected members.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
    • Strong organisational, analytical and relationship‑building skills.
    • The ability to work calmly and professionally under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
    • A commitment to our TOWER values: Together, Open, Willing, Excellent, Respect.

    Our Benefits

    • Competitive salary (Grade I) plus allowances (if applicable).
    • Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
    • Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 days after 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays, and three additional days at Christmas.
    • Staff money‑saving schemes such as rent‑deposit loans and season‑ticket loans.
    • Excellent learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career and leadership development pathways.

  • About Tower Hamlets

  • Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

    Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

    As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

    At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.

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