Salary: £25,949 up to £28,139 per year FTE (Grade 1)
Location: Harrogate (Starbeck), North Yorkshire, HG2 7DX
Contract Type: Permanent, Part -time, Flexible working.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave (FTE), increasing annually up to 32 days’, plus bank holidays, and competitive company pension (matched up to 6%).
Are you a well organised and proactive administrative professional? NYnet are proud to welcome a Leadership Support Officer to join the team, providing essential administrative support to our Senior Management Team, contributing to our wider organisational success.
In this role, you’ll:
- Manage diaries, prepare documents, and handle confidential correspondence.
- Organise and attend meetings, ensuring accurate minute-taking and follow-up actions.
- Confidently liaise with stakeholders at all levels, handling queries and correspondence effectively.
- Maintain accurate records, ensuring compliance and easy retrieval.
- Reviewing and proofreading tenders, as well as requesting references.
Working Arrangements
This position offers flexible working arrangements, with a primary expectation of being office-based. Working hours are negotiable and can be discussed during the recruitment process. Approximately 15-18 hours per week but happy to discuss different. A hybrid working option may also be considered, depending on individual circumstances and business needs.
Our offices are conveniently located near public transport links (Starbeck train station and local bus routes) and are accessible by car or bike, with on-site parking available.
Essential Criteria
- Capable of managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and working independently.
- IT proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) with the ability to produce high-quality documents efficiently.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in drafting professional correspondence and producing accurate meeting documentation.
- A positive relationship-builder who can work effectively with colleagues, senior leaders, and external partners.
- A commitment to confidentiality, discretion, and maintaining high standards in all aspects of work.
- The ability to adapt to changing priorities.
It is desirable that the successful candidate hold a full UK driving licence, with access to a vehicle, as travel to County Hall in Northallerton will be required on occasion.
About NYnet
NYnet, based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, is a leading provider of Wide Area Network services, supporting over 750 customer sites across the region. Since 2007, we’ve transformed connectivity by deploying a cutting-edge fibre network spanning 16 towns and over 220km. Our innovative projects include installing public Wi-Fi and LoRaWAN technology, delivering digital solutions that empower communities and businesses.
As a partnership between North Yorkshire Council and the private sector, NYnet focuses on bridging the digital divide, offering superfast and ultrafast broadband to businesses, public sector organisations, and remote areas with limited internet access.
How to Apply
To apply, complete our online application form, which includes providing your personal details and answering a few supporting questions. You will also need to upload your current CV. If you wish to include a cover letter, please combine it with your CV into a single document before uploading.
If you have further questions about the position, please contact Frances on frances.richmond@northyorks.gov.uk or 07773 652 433 for an informal discussion about the role and recruitment process.
Key Date:
Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 20th July 2025.
Interviews are planned to take place week commencing 4th August 2025, in-person at our offices in Harrogate.
NYnet is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of its employees to share this commitment. A basic Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
NYnet reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a large number of applications are received, or the position is no longer available.
NYnet is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. No agency applications will be considered at this time.