Cabinet Support Officer LBHF625129

Salary range: 44331 - 45696 per annum
Work location: Hammersmith & Fulham Civic Campus 1 Unity Square Hammersmith London W6 9JU
Hours per week: 36.00
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 1 October 2026
Contact details for Informal discussion: Jane Sheehan Leaders Office Chief of Staff via email on

At Hammersmith & Fulham we are ambitious for our residents and committed to creating a safer stronger and kinder borough for everyone. We are looking for a highly organised and politically aware Cabinet Support Officer to provide trusted policy and administrative support to two or three Cabinet Members while contributing to the wider work of the Cabinet the Administration and the Leaders Office.

This is a varied and fast-paced role at the heart of the Councils decision-making. You will help Cabinet Members deliver their portfolio priorities by providing high-quality briefings research correspondence and casework support. You will manage busy diaries and inboxes coordinate meetings and site visits prepare agendas and papers record and track actions and ensure that commitments are followed through.

You will work closely with senior leaders council services residents community organisations and external partners. Using sound judgement and careful forward planning you will identify emerging issues commission information draft clear responses and make sure Cabinet Members receive accurate timely and relevant advice. Political sensitivity confidentiality and discretion will be essential throughout.

• You have experience of providing high-quality administrative support to senior stakeholders including diary inbox meeting and correspondence management.
• You understand local government structures and can work confidently in a politically sensitive environment.
• You can analyse complex information and turn it into concise accurate briefings and correspondence for different audiences.
• You are organised dependable and comfortable balancing competing priorities and short deadlines.
• You build trusted relationships with people at all levels and bring a collaborative solution-focused approach.
• You are committed to excellent public service and improving outcomes for residents and communities.

The Role is office based and may involve attending meetings site visits and public events outside core office hours in line with the working patterns of Cabinet Members and the needs of the service.

You will join a supportive high-profile team where your work will contribute directly to Council priorities and visible outcomes for residents. H&F promotes and offers opportunities to develop your knowledge relationships and career within local government.

Please submit your application demonstrating how your experience skills and approach meet the requirements of the role.

Please refer to the Role Profilefor more information.

How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining who we are. We are looking for people whocan build this into everything they do.

We are fair
We treat everyone withcompassion dignity andfairness. We value theviews and opinion of others and promote benefits andopportunities for all.

We are caring
We care about our borough anddoing things well. We focus on standards and continuousimprovement; learning fromour mistakes and celebratingsuccess.

We are collaborators
We work together for a bettersociety. We work with ourresidents businesses schoolsthird sector and others forbetter outcomes for everyone.

We are driven
We will only settle for the verybest. We seek to continuallyimprove and put our residentscustomers and businesses atthe heart of everything we do.

At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working Click HERE to find out more.

We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents.

It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment retention and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity diversity and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.

In order to combat discrimination no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age disability gender reassignment race religion or belief sex sexual orientation marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults. We expect all employees workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

To explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to achieve this please click HERE.

Asking for Adjustments

We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format please contact us at or by post to The Town Hall King Street Hammersmith W6 9JU